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44 Magical Quotes About Paris to Inspire Your Trip

Of all the cities in all the world, there’s none that have captured the imagination of several centuries worth of the world’s top writers, philosophers, and artists of all kinds than Paris–and as a result, the number of gorgeous quotes about Paris floating around in the universe is truly impressive.

We absolutely adore Paris. Several visits later, we’ve accepted that we’ll forever end each visit even more enamored with the City of Lights (and yes, some of Paris’ many nicknames did come from sayings about the city!)  than we were before arriving.

So many of these Paris quotes ring true to our experiences with the city, and as a result, they’ve become some of our favorites.

Some I heard long before we first meandered, jetlagged and infatuated, through Paris for the first time ourselves. Some I only heard years later. And honestly, as long as I continue to read about and visit Paris, I’m sure my list of favorite quotes about Paris will continue to grow as well.

Here are some of the most inspiring Paris quotes around, pulled from everything from books about Paris to quips by movie stars. Reading these, I can’t help but dream about packing my bags for the city again.

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“Paris is always a good idea.” — Audrey Hepburn

How could we not have what is, arguably, the most famous Paris quote of them all top this list? I may or may not repeat this to myself occasionally when shopping for plane tickets to Paris…

“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” – Thomas Jefferson

“To know Paris is to know a great deal.” – Henry Miller

“In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” — Gaston Leroux

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” — Ernest Hemingway

“We’ll always have Paris.” — Howard Koch

“America is my country, and Paris is my hometown.” — Gertrude Stein

“London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.” — G.K. Chesterson

“To study in Paris is to be born in Paris!” — Victor Hugo

“He who contemplates the depths of Paris is seized with vertigo. Nothing is more fantastic. Nothing is more tragic. Nothing is more sublime.” — Victor Hugo

“Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.” — Paula McLain

“When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” — Oscar Wilde

“You can’t escape the past in Paris, and yet what’s so wonderful about it is that the past and present intermingle so intangibly that it doesn’t seem to burden.” — Allen Ginsberg

“Paris is the only city in the world where starving to death is still considered an art.” — Carlos Ruiz Zafón

“I like the Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace.” — Natalie Lloyd

“Paris is not a city; it’s a world.” — King Francis I

“You stumble, you soar. And if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.” — Amy Howard

“If ‘Sex and the City’ taught us anything, it’s that Paris is the only city in the world that New Yorkers actually fantasize about.” — Elizabeth Bard

“In Paris, I really do like to try and do nothing… but that’s impossible.” — Christian Louboutin

“There is an atmosphere of spiritual effort here. No other city is quite like it. I wake early, often at 5 o’clock, and start writing at once.” — James Joyce

Of all these quotes about Paris, the two directly above perhaps sum up my own experience in the city the most: I simply come alive in Paris, my energy is boundless, and no matter how sore my feet get or how long I spend sightseeing, I can never get enough. Paris is simply invigorating.

“People wonder why so many writers come to live in Paris. I’ve been living ten years in Paris, and the answer seems simple to me: because it’s the best place to pick ideas. Just like Italy, Spain, or Iran are the best places to pick saffron. If you want to pick opium poppies, you go to Burma or South-East Asia. And if you want to pick novel ideas, you go to Paris.” — Roman Payne

“Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past.” — Michael Simkin

“I think Paris smells, and not just sweet but melancholy and curious, sometimes sad but always enticing and seductive. She’s a city for all the senses, for artists and writers and musicians and dreamers, for fantasies, for long walks and wine and lovers and yes, for mysteries.” — M.J. Rose

“The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” — T.S. Eliot

“Secrets travel fast in Paris.” — Napoleon Bonaparte

“Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” — Victor Hugo

“I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” — Kristin Hannah

“To know Paris is to know a great deal.” — Henry Miller

“Paris is a place where, for me, just walking down a street that I’ve never been down before is like going to a movie or something. Just wandering the city is entertainment.” — Wes Anderson

“In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.” — Jean Cocteau

“The whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature, and Music… it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in everything.” — James Thurber

“Just add three letters to Paris, and you have paradise.” — Jules Renard

“That Paris exists and anyone could choose to live anywhere else in the world will always be a mystery to me.” — Midnight in Paris

“Paris is the city in which one loves to live. Sometimes I think this is because it is the only city in the world where you can step out of a railway station—the Gare D’Orsay—and see, simultaneously, the chief enchantments: the Seine with its bridges and bookstalls, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Tuileries Gardens, the Place de la Concorde, the beginning of the Champs Elysees—nearly everything except the Luxembourg Gardens and the Palais Royal. But what other city offers as much as you leave a train?”  — Margaret Anderson

“A final reminder. Whenever you are in Paris at twilight in the early summer, return to the Seine and watch the evening sky close slowly on a last strand of daylight fading quietly, like a sigh.” — Kate Simon

“It’s true, you never forget your first love, and for me, that will always be Paris.” — Caitriona Balfe

“There should be a name for the syndrome that occurs when you’re in Paris and you already miss it.” — Rosecrans Baldwin

“There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” — Ernest Hemingway

“When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.” — Henry Miller

And finally, the longest of all these quotes about Paris, pulled from Interview With a Vampire –I still remember reading these words for the first time in high school, long before I would set foot in Paris but years after I started dreaming of traveling there:

“Paris was a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history; so she seemed in this age of Napoleon III with her towering buildings, her massive cathedrals, her grand boulevards, and ancient winding medieval streets–as vast and indestructible as nature itself.

All was embraced by her, by her volatile and enchanted populace thronging the galleries, the theaters, the cafes, giving birth over and over to genius and sanctity, philosophy and war, frivolity and the finest art; so it seemed that if all the world outside her were to sink into darkness, what was fine, what was beautiful, what was essential might there still come to its finest flower.

Even the majestic trees that graced and sheltered her streets were attuned to her–and the waters of the Seine, contained and beautiful as they wound through her heart; so that the earth on that spot, so shaped by blood and consciousness, had ceased to be the earth and had become Paris.” — Anne Rice

Love these quotes about Paris? If you’re ready to plan your trip (or just dream about it some more), check out our Paris weekend itinerary , guide to secret Paris spots , or Paris winter guide !

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About Kate Storm

In May 2016, I left my suburban life in the USA and became a full-time traveler. Since then, I have visited 50+ countries on 5 continents and lived in Portugal, developing a special love of traveling in Europe (especially Italy) along the way. Today, along with my husband Jeremy and dog Ranger, I’m working toward my eventual goal of splitting my life between Europe and the USA.

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91 Epic Quotes About Paris to Inspire Your Trip

Are you planning a trip to Paris or do you need some inspiration for that perfect Instagram caption? Then you have come to the right place. This list includes some of the best quotes about the French capital, from short captions about Paris to Paris love quotes and more.

With its iconic landmarks, world-renowned museums , and romantic atmosphere, Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It has inspired many movies, literary works, and poems, and on top of that, plenty of songs about Paris have been written too. So, it comes as no surprise that there are many quotes about this city as well.

I’ve lived in Belgium , just 3 hours from Paris, for most of my life, and have visited this city more times than I can count. So, I’ve gotten to know Paris and its atmosphere pretty well.

In this post, I collected some of the best quotes about Paris out there. I hope that you will find the perfect one to accompany your picture or inspire you!

Short Quotes About Paris

If you’re looking for a quote to accompany your picture, then you might find the perfect one in this section containing short and powerful quotes about the French capital. These Paris quotes are perfect for Instagram captions too.

1. “Paris is always a good idea.” – Audrey Hepburn

2. “Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” – Victor Hugo

3. “Take me to Paris.” – Unknown 

4. “ A bad day in Paris is still a good day anywhere else. ” – Unknown

5. “ When Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold. ” – Klemens von Metternich

6. “ To know Paris is to know a great deal. ” – Henry Miller

7. “ Paris is not a city; it’s a world. ” – King Francis I

8. “ We’ll always have Paris . ” – Casablanca

9. “ Though you may leave Paris, Paris never really leaves you. ” – Janice Macleod

10. “ Paris is a divine section of eternity. ” –  E. E. Cummings 

11. “ The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant . ” – T.S. Eliot

12. “Flowers never look so lovely as they do in Paris in the market there.” – Agatha Christie

13. “To err is human. To loaf is Parisian.” – Victor Hugo 

14. “ If you’re going to be sad, you might as well be sad in Paris. ” – Gossip Girl

15. “ America is my country, and Paris is my home town. ” – Gertrude Stein 

16. “ Paris was a museum displaying exactly itself. ” – Jeffrey Eugenides 

17. “When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” – Oscar Wilde 

18. “Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” – Victor Hugo 

19. “ An artist has no home in Europe except in Paris. ” –  Friedrich Nietzsche

20. “It’s Paris. You don’t come here for the weather.” – Adrian Leeds 

21. “Everyone remembers their first taste of Paris. This will be his.” – Kristin Hannah 

22. “Keep calm and go to Paris. ” – Unknown 

23. “ Paris is so delicious they should call it the City of Bites. ” – Audrey Hepburn 

24. “ London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation. ” – G. K. Chesterson 

25. “ Secrets travel fast in Paris. ” – Napoleon Bonaparte 

26. “Paris holds the key to your heart.” – Anastasia 

27. “I can never decide whether Paris is more beautiful by day or by night.” – Midnight in Paris 

28. “Paris exists to remind you that all your dreams are real.” – Audrey Hepburn

29. “In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” – Gaston Leroux 

30. “Some day I’ll be in Paris.” – Unknown 

31. “I want to be adopted by the French. I want to go live in Paris.” – Asia Argento

32. “When in doubt, go to Paris .” – Asia Argento

33. “But Paris after midnight… is magic .” – Midnight in Paris

Paris Love Quotes

Paris is often dubbed the city of love , and it would be nearly impossible (well, maybe not impossible, but the post wouldn’t be complete) to write a post on quotes about Paris without including some good old love quotes.

34. “ It’s true, you never forget your first love, and, for me, that will always be Paris. ” – Caitriona Balfe

35. “Even the pigeons are dancing, kissing, going in circles, mounting each other. Paris is the city of love, even for the birds.” – Samantha Schutz

36. “You’ll have to fall in love at least once in your life, or Paris has failed to rub off on you. ” — E.A. Bucchianeri

37. There’s something about Paris, people just don’t have anything else to do there but love each other.” – Louis Garrel  

38. “ Paris is unquestionably a city for lovers, and it has been a privilege and a delight to discover so many of its wonders by his side . — Mary Mcauliffe

39. “ I’m not a complicated girl, she laughed, I just want to run away with you, rob a bank, fall in love and eat ice creams in Paris. .” – Michael Faudet

40. “Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman.” – John Berger  

41. “ I love Paris for the million reasons that everybody loves the city. It’s an incredibly romantic and beautiful place.” – Alan Furst

>> Read: Souvenirs from Paris That Don’t Suck

Inspirational Paris Quotes

The following quotes are deep and inspiring. Some of them might make you think, while you might recognize yourself in other ones.

42. “A walk about Paris w ill provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” — Thomas Jefferson

43. “ If you have ever walked in Paris, you will see that Paris will ever walk in your memories! ” – Mehmet Murat Ildan

44. “ To be a Parisian is not about being born in Paris, it is about being reborn there . ” – Sacha Guitry

45. “ There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris. ” – Ernest Hemingway 

46. “Paris at night is a street show of a hundred moments you might have lived.” – Courtney Maum

47. “When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.” – Henry Miller 

48. “Paris was a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history.” – Anne Rice 

49. “Paris is the greatest temple ever built to material joys and the lust of the eyes. ” – Henry James 

50. “You stumble, and you soar. And, if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.” – Amy Howard 

51. “Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes.” – Lee Radziwill  

52. “The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.” – Oscar Hammerstein II  

53. “Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past.” – Michael Simkins 

54. “Paris is the only place where I feel that I lead a life that I can call my own.” – Joan Juliet Buck  

55. “In Paris, I really do like to try and do nothing… but that’s impossible.” – Christian Louboutin  

56. “That Paris exists and anyone could choose to live anywhere else in the world will always be a mystery to me. ” – Midnight in Paris

57. “In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.” – Jean Cocteau  

58.  “I have been in Paris for almost a week and I have not heard anyone say calories, or cholesterol, or even arterial plaque. The French do not season their food with regret.”  –  Mary-Lou Weisman

59.  “Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.”  –  Paula McLain

Funny Paris Captions

Are you looking for more humorous quotes? Then this is the section for you! Here are some of the funniest quotes about the French capital. I think #64 is so relatable!

60. “ There should be a name for the syndrome that occurs when you’re in Paris and you already miss it. ” – Rosecrans Baldwin

61. “In Paris they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language.” – Mark Twain 

62. “If “Sex and the City” taught us anything, it’s that Paris is the only city in the world that New Yorkers actually fantasize about.” – Elizabeth Bard  

63. “Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.” – Honoré de Balzac 

64.  “You should definitely visit the Louvre , a world-famous art museum where you can view, at close range, the backs of thousands of other tourists trying to see the Mona Lisa.”  –  Dave Barry

65 – “True, you can sit outside in Paris and drink little cups of coffee. But why this is more stylish than sitting inside and drinking large glasses of whiskey I don’t know.” — P.J. O’Rourke

If puns are more of your thing, then make sure to check out the ones below!

66. “Going in seine over this city!” – Unknown

67. “Eiffel in love with Paris!” – Unknown

68. “I think Eiffel into paris-dise!” – Unknown

69. “Paris, what a Seine-sational city!” – Unknown

70. “Going in Seine over this city!” – Unknown

71. “What’s not to Louvre about Paris?” – Unknown

72. “Bonjour Paris, let’s baguette started.” – Unknown

Quotes About the Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is probably Paris’ most famous landmark. It’s so well-known that famous people have quoted it more than once, and if you’re planning on spending a weekend in Paris , this is one of the places you cannot miss!

You will find some of the best Eiffel Tower quotes below.

73. “I ought to be jealous of the tower. She is more famous than I am.” – Gustave Eiffel 

74. “I refer of course to the soaring wonder of the age known as the Eiffel Tower. Never in history has a structure been more technologically advanced, materially obsolescent, and gloriously pointless all at the same time.” – Bill Bryson

75. “I like The Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace.” – Natalie Lloyd  

76. “France is beautiful. I stood at the bottom of the Eiffel Tower today and looked up at it. There are very few times in my life I’ve felt so small.” – Leisa Rayven

77. “The Eiffel Tower was once thought impossible to build.” – Hector Jesus Arencibia

Longer Quotes About Paris

Here are some slightly longer quotes about the capital of love. You may find the one you’re looking for here – there are some pretty beautiful ones!

78. “I cannot tell you what an immense impression Paris made upon me. It is the most extraordinary place in the world.” – Charles Dickens 

79. “Paris is a place where, for me, just walking down a street that I’ve never been down before is like going to a movie or something. Just wandering the city is entertainment.” – Wes Anderson  

80. “ There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even – the French air clears up the brain and does good – a world of good . ” – Vincent Van Gogh

81. “…the whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature and Music… it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in Everything.” – James Thurber 

82. “He who contemplates the depths of Paris is seized with vertigo. Nothing is more fantastic. Nothing is more tragic. Nothing is more sublime.” – Victor Hugo 

83. “I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” – Kristin Hannah 

84. “ If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” – Ernest Hemingway  

85. “ Paris at dawn is one of those rare cities where you get the impression that something worthwhile could actually happen to you. ” – Pierre Assouline

Quotes About Paris in French (+ Translation)

Eh, oui! Some of the best quotes about Paris in the French language had to be on this list too. I speak French, so I hand-picked the best ones for you!

French is often considered to be the most romantic language in the world, so it is a perfect fit with Paris, the so-called capital of love.

86. “Paris, je t’aime.” – Unknown (Paris, I love you.)

87. “La vie, c’est Paris ! Paris, c’est la vie !” – Marie Bashkirtseff (Life is Paris! Paris is life!)

88. “Paris le jour, Paris la nuit sous soleil ou sous la pluie, Paris sera toujours… Paris !” – Unknown (Paris during the daytime, Paris at night, Paris in the sun or in the rain, Paris will always be… Paris!)

89. “Tout commence à Paris . ” – Nancy Spain (Everything starts in Paris.)

90. “Paris n’a pas été bâti en un jour.” – French proverb  (Paris wasn’t built in one day.)

91. “Paris dicte la mode au monde entier.” – Maria Callas (Paris dictates fashion to the whole world.)

Quotes About Paris: Final Thoughts

I hope that you enjoyed reading this post with the most beautiful quotes and Instagram captions about Paris.

There are many more, but you’d still be reading tomorrow if I included them all and I think these are the best ones.

Is one of your favourite quotes about Paris missing from this list? Let me know in the comments below and I might add it during the next update!

Need more inspiration? Check out my post with the best quotes about France next!

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70+ famous & heartfelt Quotes about Paris

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Find the perfect quote about Paris & get inspired by the city of love

Salut, my fellow Paris lover! Are you looking for inspiring quotes about Paris , or need some input for the best Paris quotes for Instagram to share your incredible travel snaps? You certainly came to the best place for Paris captions!

Paris is a marvelous city that is for centuries a true source of inspiration for writers, poets, and dreamers of all kinds. And how it is with creatives and romantics, the force of nature has them pour their hearts out and bless us with hundreds and thousands of beautiful Paris quotes.

For more inspiration, don’t miss our post with 99 hilarious Paris Puns and 130 Paris Instagram Captions that your audience will love! And if you travel more of France, have a look at these France Instagram Captions!

But is it surprising, though? Paris with its golden lights of street lanterns and the long shadows of the Eiffel Tower. With its art and beauty, but also with its tragic love stories and entangled history. The pompous lavishness of the grand boulevards and expensive storefronts, but also the unmissable poverty visible on every corner.

How can one not be inspired to feel and to bring out the most genuine Quotes on Paris?

Anyway, luckily, there were more talented people than me who poured their hearts out before and felt all the feelings and provided us with hundreds of magnificent Paris quotes to pick from to level up our Paris quotations games.

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Alright, let’s start with this list of the most famous Parisian quotes and the certainly most heartfelt Paris dream quotes!

The best Quotes on Paris to inspire and dream away

Whether you are looking for lovely sayings about Paris for a greeting card, or are intending to send a quote about Paris to a loved one about to set off on the trip of a lifetime. You are surely finding the perfect quote on Paris here.

As you are a fan of the written word, don’t miss our list of best books that are set in Paris

Maybe you are just seeking some inspiration for your upcoming trip to Paris to get in the mood, or want to dream away with some dream Paris quotes. Either way, have fun!

• “To know Paris is to know a great deal.” — Henry Miller

• “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” — Thomas Jefferson

• “I’m not a complicated girl; she laughed, I just want to run away with you, rob a bank, fall in love and eat ice creams in Paris.” — Michael Faudet

The most famous quotes for Paris

• “We’ll always have Paris.” — Humphrey Bogart, Casablanca

•  “The shopping, the food, the views! Paris is a city that entrances us all – and I’m no exception.” – Michael Kors

• “Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.” — Paula McLain

• “To study in Paris is to be born in Paris!” — Victor Hugo

• “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” — Ernest Hemingway, probably the most famous Hemingway Paris quote!

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Quotes about Paris to inspire your dreams

• “In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.” — Jean Cocteau

• “America is my country, and Paris is my hometown.” — Gertrude Stein

• “London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.” — G.K. Chesterson

• “Paris is always a good idea.” — Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina

• “It’s Paris. You don’t come here for the weather.” — Adrian Leeds

• “Paris is so very beautiful that it satisfies something in you that is always hungry in America.” — Ernest Hemingway

• “Paris is the only city in the world where starving to death is still considered an art.” — Carlos Ruiz Zafón

“If you’re going to be sad, you might as well be sad in Paris.” — Gossip Girl

• “Paris at dawn is one of those rare cities where you get the impression that something worthwhile could actually happen to you.” — Pierre Assouline

• “You can’t escape the past in Paris, and yet what’s so wonderful about it is that the past and present intermingle so intangibly that it doesn’t seem to burden.” — Allen Ginsberg

• “You stumble, you soar. And if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.” — Amy Howard

• “Paris is a divine section of eternity.” — E. E. Cummings

• “I love Paris for the million reasons that everybody loves the city. It’s an incredibly romantic and beautiful place.” — Alan Furst

• “Let’s go to Paris. Take me there and never look back.” — Lana Del Rey

A quote on Paris that captures the melancholy

• “I think Paris smells, and not just sweet but melancholy and curious, sometimes sad but always enticing and seductive. She’s a city for all the senses, for artists and writers and musicians and dreamers, for fantasies, for long walks and wine and lovers and yes, for mysteries.” — M.J. Rose

• “Though you may leave Paris, Paris never really leaves you.” — Janice Macleod

• “The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” — T.S. Eliot

• “Paris is not a city; it’s a world.” — King Francis I

• “If ‘Sex and the City’ taught us anything, it’s that Paris is the only city in the world that New Yorkers actually fantasize about.” — Elizabeth Bard

• “Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past.” — Michael Simkin

• “Paris at night is a street show of a hundred moments you might have lived.” ― Courtney Maum

• “She wanted to die, but she also wanted to live in Paris.” — Gustave Flauber

“The Eiffel Tower was once thought impossible to build.” — Hector Jesus Arencibia

• “Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes.” — Lee Radziwill

• “I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” — Kristin Hannah

• “Paris is a place where, for me, just walking down a street that I’ve never been down before is like going to a movie or something. Just wandering the city is entertainment.” — Wes Anderson

• “Paris is a city where time is best to spend doing nothing.” ― Erich Maria Remarque

• “Paris – There you can be whatever you want to be. Totally yourself.” — Langston Hughes

• “Every time I look at the Eiffel Tower, it completely blows my mind.” — Brian Fallon

• “Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” — Victor Hugo

 “It’s true, you never forget your first love, and for me, that will always be Paris.” — Caitriona Balfe

• “What you don’t know about Paris, is that when you live there, over time, and invisible thread forms around your heart, and so when you leave, it always tugs you back.” — Robert Black

• “An artist has no home in Europe except in Paris.” — Friedrich Nietzsche

• “Secrets travel fast in Paris.” — Napoleon Bonaparte

• “I know so much is going to happen here, but I just don’t know-how. It feels like Paris is full of so many adventures just waiting to be had.” ― Rachel Kapelke-Dale

• “People wonder why so many writers come to live in Paris. I’ve been living ten years in Paris, and the answer seems simple to me: because it’s the best place to pick ideas. Just like Italy, Spain, or Iran are the best places to pick saffron. If you want to pick opium poppies, you go to Burma or South-East Asia. And if you want to pick novel ideas, you go to Paris.” — Roman Payne

“Just add three letters to Paris, and you have paradise.” — Jules Renard

• “It is a good thing to go to Paris for a few days if you have had a lot of trouble, and that is my advice to everyone except Parisians.” — Muriel Spark.

• “When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” — Oscar Wilde

• “At night I would climb the steps to the Sacre-Coeur, and I would watch Paris, that futile oasis, scintillating in the wilderness of space. I would weep, because it was so beautiful and because it was so useless.” – Simone de Beauvoir

• “I like the Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace.” — Natalie Lloyd

• “In Paris, I really do like to try and do nothing… but that’s impossible.” — Christian Louboutin

• “It’s midnight. One half of Paris is making love to the other half.” — Melvyn Douglas

• “There is an atmosphere of spiritual effort here. No other city is quite like it. I wake early, often at 5 o’clock, and start writing at once.” — James Joyce

• “Paris holds the key to your heart.” — Anastasia

• “A final reminder. Whenever you are in Paris at twilight in the early summer, return to the Seine and watch the evening sky close slowly on a last strand of daylight fading quietly, like a sigh.” — Kate Simon

• “The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.” – Oscar Hammerstein II

“That Paris exists and anyone could choose to live anywhere else in the world will always be a mystery to me.” — Midnight in Paris

• “The whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature, and Music… it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in everything.” — James Thurber

• “You’ll have to fall in love at least once in your life, or Paris has failed to rub off on you.” — E.A. Bucchianeri

• “In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” — Gaston Leroux

• “What an immense impression Paris made upon me. It is the most extraordinary place in the world!” — Charles Dickens

• “Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.” – Honoré de Balzac

• “Paris exists to remind you that all your dreams are real.” — Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina

“When spring comes to Paris, the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.” — Henry Miller

• “There is but one Paris, and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even – the French air clears up the brain and does good – a world of good.” – Vincent Van Gogh

• “There should be a name for the syndrome that occurs when you’re in Paris and you already miss it.” — Rosecrans Baldwin

One of the most perfect quotes about Paris France:

• “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” — Ernest Hemingway

• “I should go to Paris and jump off of the Eiffel Tower. If I took the Concorde, I could be in my next life three hours earlier.” – Woody Allen

• “Paris is the city in which one loves to live. Sometimes I think this is because it is the only city in the world where you can step out of a railway station—the Gare D’Orsay—and see, simultaneously, the chief enchantments: the Seine with its bridges and bookstalls, the Louvre , Notre Dame, the Tuileries Gardens, the Place de la Concorde, the beginning of the Champs Elysees—nearly everything except the Luxembourg Gardens and the Palais Royal. But what other city offers as much as you leave a train?” — Margaret Anderson

• “April in Paris, chestnuts in blossom, holiday tables under the trees.” ― E. Y. Harburg

The longest quote about Paris is beautifully spot on:

• “ Paris was a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history; so she seemed in this age of Napoleon III with her towering buildings, her massive cathedrals, her grand boulevards, and ancient winding medieval streets–as vast and indestructible as nature itself.

All was embraced by her, by her volatile and enchanted populace thronging the galleries, the theaters, the cafes, giving birth over and over to genius and sanctity, philosophy and war, frivolity and the finest art; so it seemed that if all the world outside her were to sink into darkness, what was fine, what was beautiful, what was essential might there still come to its finest flower.

Even the majestic trees that graced and sheltered her streets were attuned to her–and the waters of the Seine, contained and beautiful as they wound through her heart; so that the earth on that spot, so shaped by blood and consciousness, had ceased to be the earth and had become Paris.” — Anne Rice, Interview with a Vampire

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One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Paris is as magical as it can get. Many writers, philosophers, and artists across the world have successfully tried to encapsulate the essence of Paris in their words. Let’s see what they have to say about the City of Light and the City of Love.

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Famous Quotes About Paris

“Paris is always a good idea.” ~ Audrey Hepburn “There is an attraction and a charm inherent in the colossal that is not subject to ordinary theories of art. The tower will be the tallest edifice ever raised by man. Will it, therefore, be imposing in its own way?” ~ Gustave Eiffel “Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes.” ~ Lee Radziwill “The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” ~ T.S. Eliot “America is my country and Paris is my hometown.” ~ Gertrude Stein “Paris is the City of Light, of love, of beauty, of romance and of hope over fear, gratitude over cynicism and light over darkness. The light must, has before and will always prevail. I stand with the City of Light now and forever.” ~ Doni Belau “For in Paris, whenever God puts a pretty woman there, the Devil, in reply, immediately puts a fool to keep her.” ~ Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly “It’s Paris. You don’t come here for the weather.” ~ Adrian Leeds “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.” ~ Thomas Jefferson “To err is human. To loaf is Parisian.” ~ Victor Hugo “You can’t escape the past in Paris, and yet what’s so wonderful about it is that the past and present intermingle so intangibly that it doesn’t seem to burden.” ~ Allen Ginsberg “Paris is not a city; it’s a world.” ~ King Francis I “To know Paris is to know a great deal.” ~ Henry Miller “I know so much is going to happen here, but I just don’t know how. It feels like Paris is full of so many adventures just waiting to be had.” ~ Rachel Kapelke-Dale “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” ~ Ernest Hemingway “When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” ~ Oscar Wilde “London is satisfied, Paris is resigned, but New York is always hopeful. Always it believes that something good is about to come off, and it must hurry to meet it.” ~ Dorothy Parker “Cities have gender: London is a man, Paris is a woman, and New York City a well-adjusted transsexual.” ~ Angela Carter “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy—at home and in Paris.” ~ Ernest Hemingway “Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past.” ~ Michael Simkins “Paris is a hard place to leave, even when it rains incessantly and one coughs continually from the dampness.” ~ Willa Cather “When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.” ~ Henry Miller “Paris is a world meant for the walker alone, for only the pace of strolling can take in all the rich (if muted) detail.” ~ Edmund White “Paris is a divine section of eternity.” ~ E. E. Cummings “In Paris, you’re as far as possible from the land of pleasant smiles.” ~ Kanye West “A final reminder. Whenever you are in Paris at twilight in the early summer, return to the Seine and watch the evening sky close slowly on the last strand of daylight fading quietly, like a sigh.” ~ Kate Simon “Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman.” ~ John Berger “The last time I saw Paris, her heart was warm and gay, I heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.” ~ Oscar Hammerstein II “It took me some years to clear my head of what Paris wanted me to admire about it, and to notice what I preferred instead. Not power-ridden monuments, but individual buildings which tell a quieter story: the artist’s studio, or the Belle Epoque house built by a forgotten financier for a just-remembered courtesan.” ~ Julian Barnes “Paris is the destination for brokenhearted American women. I think men go there and have their hearts broken, but women come there with their hearts broken.” ~ Whit Stillman “If “Sex and the City” taught us anything, it’s that Paris is the only city in the world that New Yorkers actually fantasize about.” ~ Elizabeth Bard “He who contemplates the depths of Paris is seized with vertigo. Nothing is more fantastic. Nothing is more tragic. Nothing is more sublime.” ~ Victor Hugo “The objects of which Paris folks are fond– literature, art, medicine, and adultery.” ~ Mark Twain “To be a Parisian is not about being born in Paris, it is about being reborn there.” ~ Sacha Guitry “…the whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature, and Music…it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in Everything.” ~ James Thurber “Secrets travel fast in Paris.” ~ Napoleon Bonaparte “The old Paris is no more.” ~ Charles Baudelaire “La Vie En Rose. It is the French way of saying, ‘I am looking at the world through rose-coloured glasses.” ~ Audrey Hepburn “Paris was all so… Parisian. I was captivated by the wonderful wrongness of it all – the unfamiliar fonts, the brand names in the supermarket, the dimensions of the bricks and paving stones. Children, really quite small children, speaking fluent French!” ~ David Nicholls “It seemed that in Paris you could discuss classic literature or architecture or great music with everyone from the garbage collector to the mayor.” ~ Julia Child “What an immense impression Paris made upon me. It is the most extraordinary place in the world!” ~ Charles Dickens “In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.” ~ Jean Cocteau “I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” ~ Kristin Hannah, The Nightingale “London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.” ~ G. K. Chesterson “Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.” ~ Paula McLain “An artist has no home in Europe except in Paris.” ~ Friedrich Nietzsche “Paris is the only city in the world where starving to death is still considered an art.” ~ Carlos Ruiz Zafon “Paris was where the twentieth century was.” ~ Gertrude Stein “When Paris sneezes, Europe catches cold.” ~ Klemens von Metternich “In Paris, they simply stared when I spoke to them in French; I never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language.” ~ Mark Twain “If you have ever walked in Paris, you will see that Paris will ever walk in your memories!” ~ Mehmet Murat Ildan “Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.” ~ Honoré de Balzac “There is an atmosphere of spiritual effort here. No other city is quite like it. I wake early, often at 5 o’clock, and start writing at once.” ~ James Joyce “The best of America drifts to Paris. The American in Paris is the best American. It is more fun for an intelligent person to live in an intelligent country. France has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow older—intelligence and good manners.” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald “In Paris, I really do like to try and do nothing… but that’s impossible.” ~ Christian Louboutin “Paris is the City of Light, of love, of beauty, of romance and of hope over fear, gratitude over cynicism and light over darkness. The light must, has before and will always prevail…. I stand with the City of Light now and forever.” ~ Doni Belau “Of course, I think of the past and of Paris, what else is there to remember?” ~ Djuna Barnes “In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” ~ Gaston Leroux “Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” ~ Victor Hugo “I love Milan because it’s my hometown. But Paris is the dream city: even when you’re stressed out in shows, you look around, and everything is so beautiful.” ~ Bianca Balti “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” ~ Ernest Hemingway “Everyone dreams of living in Paris.” ~ Natalie Portman “Paris is the only place where I feel that I lead a life that I can call my own.” ~ Joan Juliet Buck “I love Paris in the summer when it sizzles.” ~ Cole Porter “I’d sometimes go to Paris by myself – it was an easy two-hour train ride – to get a break from the everyday grind, to walk around a big city, ride a subway, feel the energy of a world capital.” ~ Chris Pavone “Just add three letters to Paris, and you have paradise.” ~ Jules Renard “Paris was a museum displaying exactly itself.” ~ Jeffrey Eugenides “If you’re going to be sad, you might as well be sad in Paris.” ~ Gossip Girl “Good talkers are only found in Paris.” ~ Francois Villon “The Rue du Coq d’Or, Paris, seven in the morning.” ~ George Orwell “It’s midnight. One half of Paris is making love to the other half.” ~ Ninotchka “Paris was the crossroads of the world.” ~ Lesley Blanch

Paris Travel Quotes

“I love Paris for the million reasons that everybody loves the city. It’s an incredibly romantic and beautiful place.” ~ Alan Furst “Whether you like it or not, Paris is the beating heart of Western civilisation. It’s where it all began and ended.” ~ Alan Furst “I think Paris smells, and not just sweet but melancholy and curious, sometimes sad but always enticing and seductive. She’s a city for all the senses, for artists and writers and musicians and dreamers, for fantasies, for long walks and wine and lovers and yes, for mysteries.” ~ M.J. Rose “There should be a name for the syndrome that occurs when you’re in Paris and you already miss it.” ~ Rosecrans Baldwin “Paris at dawn is one of those rare cities where you get the impression that something worthwhile could actually happen to you.” ~ Pierre Assouline “At last, I have come into a dreamland.” ~ Harriet Beecher Stowe “Let’s go to Paris. Take me there and never look back.” ~ Lana Del Rey “I fly to Paris and discover how to make love to God.” ~ Ann Voskamp “I’d like to see Paris before I die. Philadelphia will do.” ~ Mae West “I am happy in Paris.” ~ Zlatan Ibrahimovic “Paris is a place where, for me, just walking down a street that I’ve never been down before is like going to a movie or something. Just wandering the city is entertainment.” ~ Wes Anderson “Paris at night is a street show of a hundred moments you might have lived.” ~ Courtney Maum “It is a good thing to go to Pari“ for a few days if you have had a lot of trouble, and that is my advice to everyone except Parisians.” ~ Muriel Spark. “I’m not a complicated girl; she laughed, I just want to run away with you, rob a bank, fall in love, and eat ice creams in Paris.” ~ Michael Faudet “Like a book on a shelf, I’d waited years to open, Paris had always been waiting for me.” ~ Louisa Deasey  “Paris is the greatest temple ever built to material joys and lust of the eyes.” ~ Henry James “The first thing that strikes a visitor to Paris is a taxi.” ~ Fred Allen “Though you may leave Paris, Paris never really leaves you.” ~ Janice Macleod “After Notre Dame, what is there?” ~ Ara Parseghisan

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Paris Quotes from Movies

“We’ll always have Paris.” ~ Humphry Bogart, Casablanca “You know, I sometimes think, how is anyone ever gonna come up with a book, or a painting, or a symphony, or a sculpture that can compete with a great city. You can’t. Because you look around and every street, every boulevard, is its own special art form and when you think that in the cold, violent, meaningless universe that Paris exists, these lights. I mean come on, there’s nothing happening on Jupiter or Neptune, but from way out in space you can see these lights, the cafés, people drinking and singing. For all we know, Paris is the hottest spot in the universe. Paris is the hottest spot in the universe.” ~ Owen Wilson, Midnight in Paris “Paris exists to remind you that all your dreams are real.” ~ Audrey Hepburn, Sabrina “That Paris exists and anyone could choose to live anywhere else in the world will always be a mystery to me.” ~ Marion Cotillard, Midnight in Paris “Paris seems like a big city, but it’s really just a small town.” ~ Camille, Emily in Paris “ I can never decide whether Paris is more beautiful by day or by night.” ~ Midnight in Paris “Sitting there, alone in a foreign country, far from my job and everyone I know, a feeling came over me. It was like remembering something I’d never known before or had always been waiting for, but I didn’t know what. Maybe it was something I’d forgotten or something I’ve been missing all my life. All I can say is that I felt, at the same time, joy and sadness. But not too much sadness, because I felt alive. Yes, alive. That was the moment I fell in love with Paris. And I felt Paris fall in love with me.” ~ Paris Je T’Aime “That’s what makes Paris, Paree” April in Paris “In Paris, you can buy beer at McDonald’s. Also, you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with Cheese in Paris? … They call it a Royale with cheese.” ~ Pulp Fiction “Oh I hated New York – that Park Avenue crowd – so I fled to Paris to work on my book, and I was always going to this cafe with Jean-Jacques, and Dickie used to play his saxophone outside and I would see him and he would see me, and he would play My Funny Valentine. It wasn’t until later that I realised he only knows about six songs.” ~ Marge, The Talented Mr. Ripley “Paris loves lovers.” Silk Stockings

Eiffel Tower Quotes

“I ought to be jealous of the tower. She is more famous than I am.” ~ Gustave Eiffel “I like The Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace.” ~ Natalie Lloyd “The Eiffel Tower was once thought impossible to build.” ~ Hector Jesus Arencibia “I should go to Paris and jump off of the Eiffel Tower. If I took the Concorde, I could be in my next life three hours earlier.” ~ Woody Allen “I refer of course to the soaring wonder of the age known as the Eiffel Tower. Never in history has a structure been more technologically advanced, materially obsolescent, and gloriously pointless all at the same time.” ~ Bill Bryson “The Eiffel Tower is nine hundred eighty-four feet high. On a clear day, you can see eighty-five miles from the top. It has three elevators. Each elevator can carry sixty-three people. It cost about one million dollars to build Eiffel Tower.” ~ Suzy Kline

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Paris Food Quotes

“The shopping, the food, the views! Paris is a city that entrances us all—and I’m no exception.” ~ Michael Kors “It’s Paris, everyone’s serious about dinner.” ~ Mindy, Emily in Paris “The French and their food. They put each meal on a pedestal.” ~ Giada De Laurentiis, Paris! “Lunch kills half of Paris, supper the other half.” ~ Charles de Montesquieu “Everything ends this way in France – everything. Weddings, christenings, duels, burials, swindlings, diplomatic affairs – everything is a pretext for a good dinner.” ~ Jean Anouilh “I lived in Paris for four years, so I am obsessed with pastries. Croissants, pain au chocolat, cakes, macarons, all of that!” ~ Barbara Fialho “I suddenly discovered that cooking was a rich and layered and endlessly fascinating subject. The best way to describe it is to say that I fell in love with French food- the tastes, the processes, the history, the endless variations, the rigorous discipline, the creativity, the wonderful people, the equipment, the rituals.” ~ Julia Child

Paris Instagram Captions

“Ooh La La!” “Paris is calling and I must go.” “Paris on my mind. “Paris, je t’aime.” “Paris is a city of dreams.” “Made it to the city of love.” “Paris, you’ve my heart!” “I visited the Louvre, but I didn’t like it – Mona Lisa was framed.” “Pardon my French” “This view never gets old.” “Brb, catching a flight to Paris.” “Prepare yourself for a million photos. Sorry, not sorry.” “Paris is so delicious they should call it the City of Bites.” “This is my new happy place.” “A bad day in Paris is still better than a good day in anywhere else.” “You had me at Bonjour” “I see London, I see France.” “Here for the views and croissants.” “I heard DaVinci and Michelangelo got into an argument, but it ended with a draw.” “I wish I was in Paris.” “Sorry for what I said when I wasn’t eating a crêpe by the Eiffel Tower.” “A bad day in Paris is better than a good day anywhere else.” “Take me to Paris.” “When I’m in Paris, the world is my oyster.” “A dream: a well-fit flat in Paris overlooking the Eiffel Tower.” “Take me back to Paris.” “Paris is for lovers.” “Le coup de foudre—love at first sight.” “There is no cure for Paris.” “Catching feels for this beautiful place.” “Okay, but first Paris.” “How can you complain in a place like Paris?”

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Paris Love Quotes

“It’s true, you never forget your first love, and for me, that will always be Paris.” ~ Caitriona Balfe “You’ll have to fall in love at least once in your life, or Paris has failed to rub off on you.” ~ E.A. Bucchianeri “Paris is unquestionably a city for lovers, and it has been a privilege and a delight to discover so many of its wonders by his side.” ~ Mary Mcauliffe “Even the pigeons are dancing, kissing, going in circles, mounting each other. Paris is the city of love, even for the birds.” ~ Samantha Schutz “There’s something about Paris, people just don’t have anything else to do there but love each other.” ~ Louis Garrel “Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman.” ~ John Berger “Paris holds the key to your heart.” ~ Anastasia “At five o’clock Paris always has a current of eroticism in the air.” ~ Anaïs Nin “To avoid sounding like a cliche, I won’t say I want to get proposed to in Paris, but Paris. I want it to happen somewhere public where people can be excited that I just got proposed to, and everyone applauds, like in a restaurant – that, or somewhere totally secluded… in Paris.” ~ Betty Who “Le seul vrai langage au monde est un baiser — The only true language in the world is a kiss.”

Paris Sayings

“I am the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris, and I have enjoyed it.” ~ John F Kennedy “I guess it goes to show that you just never know where life will take you. You search for answers. You wonder what it all means. You stumble, and you soar. And, if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.” ~ Amy Thomas “Unknown in Paris, I was lost in the great city, but the feeling of living there alone, taking care of myself without any aid, did not at all depress me. If sometimes I felt lonesome, my usual state of mind was one of calm and great moral satisfaction.” ~ Marie Curie “I went to the Louvre in Paris, and I saw all the paintings and the Mona Lisa. You don’t really see something like that every day. I was looking at it, and everything else in the room just shut out. Like, Leonardo Da Vinci painted this thing – this is unreal that he touched that. It had this crazy effect on me.” ~ Brian Fallon “I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” ~ Kristin Hannah “I can never tire of speaking of the bridges of Paris. By day and by night have I paused on them to gaze at their views; the word not being too comprehensive for the crowds and groupings of objects that are visible from their arches.” ~ James Fenimore Cooper “There is but one Paris, and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even – the French air clears up the brain and does good-a world of good.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh “For a painter, the Mecca of the world, for study, for inspiration and for a living is here on this star called Paris. Just look at it, no wonder so many artists have come here and called it home. Brother, if you can’t paint in Paris, you’d better give up and marry the boss’s daughter.” ~ Alan Jay Lerner “Paris is paramount for fashion, always was – always will be.” ~ Manolo Blahnik “People wonder why so many writers come to live in Paris. I’ve been living ten years in Paris and the answer seems simple to me: because it’s the best place to pick ideas. Just like Italy, Spain.. or Iran are the best places to pick saffron. If you want to pick opium poppies you go to Burma or South-East Asia . And if you want to pick novel ideas, you go to Paris.” ~ Roman Payne “You should definitely visit the Louvre, a world-famous art museum where you can view, at close range, the backs of thousands of other tourists trying to see the Mona Lisa.” ~ Dave Barry “My roots are in Paris, and I will not pull them up.” ~ Pierre Teilhard de Chardin “Oh, London is a man’s town, there’s power in the air; And Paris is a woman’s town, with flowers in her hair; And it’s sweet to dream in Venice, and it’s great to study Rome; But when it comes to living, there is no place like home.” ~ Henry Van Dyke “Flowers never look so lovely as they do in Paris in the market there.” ~ Agatha Christie “Paris is the city in which one loves to live. Sometimes I think this is because it is the only city in the world where you can step out of a railway station—the Gare D’Orsay—and see, simultaneously, the chief enchantments: the Seine with its bridges and bookstalls, the Louvre, Notre Dame, the Tuileries Gardens, the Place de la Concorde, the beginning of the Champs Elysees—nearly everything except the Luxembourg Gardens and the Palais Royal. But what other city offers as much as you leave a train?” ~ Margaret Anderson “There was a florist at the corner, closed for the night. I stopped in my tracks, along with the heavy branches of Lilacs and tangled stems of forsythia was a fluffy mound of tiny sleeping chicks. A living, breathing easter basket. Paris continued to surprise me. Instead of the slick consumerism of twenty-first-century world capital, it was little things, the living things, that made me smile.” ~ Elizabeth Bard “Paris is a woman but London is an independent man puffing his pipe in a pub.” ~ Jack Kerouac “I love Paris tenderly and am French only by this great city: the glory of France, and one of the noblest ornaments of the world.” ~ Michel de Montaigne “Paris… is loath to surrender itself to people who are in a hurry; it belongs to the dreams, to those capable of amusing themselves in its streets without regard to the time when urged business requires their presence elsewhere.” ~ Julien Green “She wanted to die, but she also wanted to live in Paris.” ~ Gustave Flaubert “What you don’t know about Paris, is that when you live there, over time, an invisible thread forms around your heart, and so when you leave, it always tugs you back.” ~ Robert Black “But Paris was a very old city and we were young and nothing was simple there, not even poverty, nor sudden money, nor the moonlight, nor right and wrong nor the breathing of someone who lay beside you in the moonlight.” ~ Ernest Hemingway “Paris is a heaven for all woman’s obsessions: hot men, great chocolates, scrumptious pastries, sexy lingerie, cool clothes but, as any shoe-o-phile knows, this city is a hotbed of fabulous shoes.” ~ Kirsten Lobe “I first came to Paris one year ago. It was 1899, the summer of love. I knew nothing of the Moulin Rouge, Harold Zidler, or Satine. The world had been swept up in the Bohemian Revolution. And I travelled from London to be a part of it.” ~ Moulin Rouge “Paris at dawn is one of those rare cities where you get the impression that something worthwhile could actually happen to you.” ~ Pierre Assouline

“The whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature, and Music… it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in everything.” ~ James Thurber “I am the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris, and I have enjoyed it.” ~ John F Kennedy “I guess it goes to show that you just never know where life will take you. You search for answers. You wonder what it all means. You stumble, and you soar. And, if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.” ~ Amy Thomas “Unknown in Paris, I was lost in the great city, but the feeling of living there alone, taking care of myself without any aid, did not at all depress me. If sometimes I felt lonesome, my usual state of mind was one of calm and great moral satisfaction.” ~ Marie Curie “I went to the Louvre in Paris, and I saw all the paintings and the Mona Lisa. You don’t really see something like that every day. I was looking at it, and everything else in the room just shut out. Like, Leonardo Da Vinci painted this thing – this is unreal that he touched that. It had this crazy effect on me.” ~ Brian Fallon “I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” ~ Kristin Hannah “I can never tire of speaking of the bridges of Paris. By day and by night have I paused on them to gaze at their views; the word not being too comprehensive for the crowds and groupings of objects that are visible from their arches.” ~ James Fenimore Cooper “There is but one Paris, and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even – the French air clears up the brain and does good-a world of good.” ~ Vincent Van Gogh “For a painter, the Mecca of the world, for study, for inspiration and for a living is here on this star called Paris. Just look at it, no wonder so many artists have come here and called it home. Brother, if you can’t paint in Paris, you’d better give up and marry the boss’s daughter.” ~ Alan Jay Lerner “I have the feeling that I was born in Vienna in order to live in Paris.” ~ Romy Schneider “Born and raised in Paris, I am deeply attached to my city; we almost have half a century of love story together, where I have been truly completely faithful! The most beautiful city in the world is my city, yeepeeee!” ~ Christian Louboutin “It’s like watching Paris from an express caboose heading in the opposite direction – every second the city gets smaller and smaller, only you feel it’s really you getting smaller and smaller and lonelier and lonelier, rushing away from all those lights and that excitement at about a million miles an hour.” ~ Sylvia Plath

“Paris, I Louvre you” “PARadISe found.” “Going in Seine over Paris!” “What a Seine-sational city!” “Eiffel in love with this city at first sight.” “Oui just love Paris!” “Holy crêpe, Paris is amazing” “I’ve found Paris-dise.” “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a Notre Dame.” “In Paris, I Rue the day.” “In-Seine-ly beautiful” “Just looking for a Seine.” “In Paris, they give zero faux.” “I fell for the Eiffel Tower.” “Are you French? Because Eiffel for you.” “I Musee, the French have great taste in art.” “You must be from Paris because you’re driving me in-Seine” “In-Seine-ly beautiful sights.” “In Paris, Eiffel in love.” “Hey, Macaroona!” “Do you love Paris? I Pompidou.” “Paris has the best Pompi-Views in the world.” “Paris is a very France-y city.” “I couldn’t come to Paris without my French coat”  “What’s not to Louvre about Paris?” “I gotta say, I’m starting to see the Point of the Louvre.” “Paris, I hope our paths croissant again.” “Enjoying life one crêpe at a time.”  “When in Paris, we only have breakfast of the Champignons.” “Breakfast of Champs-Élysées.” “In Paris, I wake up every day to a breakfast of Champignons.” “How could I baguette about Paris?” “Bring your jacket to Versailles, it’s very gold there!” “So sad to say Versailles to Paris.”

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The 24 Most Memorable Quotes About Paris

An ode to the city that has inspired so many great minds.

More than a mere spot on the map, it's a place that exists in the hearts and minds of all who have been touched in some way by its magical allure. To that end, here are 24 quotes about Paris from some of the poets , artists, writers, and thinkers who have captured the seductive essence of the City of Light with their words.

Vincent van Gogh

“There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here…the French air clears up the brain and does one good.”

Lauren Elkin, Flâneuse

“The streets of Paris had a way of making me stop in my tracks, my heart suspended. They seemed saturated with presence, even if there was no one there but me. These were places where something could happen, or had happened, or both.”

King Henry IV

“Paris is well worth a Mass.”

Rebecca Solnit, Wanderlust

“Walking Paris is often described as reading, as though the city itself were a huge anthology of tales. It exerts a magnetic attraction over its citizens and its visitors, for it has always been the capital of refugees and exiles as well as of France.”

Lee Radziwill

“When you see some sun, Paris is the most beautiful city in the world. It brings tears to your eyes.”

Elliot Paul

“The last time I see Paris will be on the day I die. The city was inexhaustible, and so is its memory.”

“The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.”

Gertrude Stein

“America is my country and Paris is my hometown.”

Thomas Jefferson

“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.”

King Francis I

“Paris is not a city; it’s a world.”

Henry Miller

“To know Paris is to know a great deal.”

Ernest Hemingway

"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast."

Oscar Wilde, A Woman of No Importance

“When good Americans die they go to Paris.”

“There are only two places in the world where we can live happy—at home and in Paris.”

"When spring comes to Paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise."

John Berger

"Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman."

Julian Barnes

“It took me some years to clear my head of what Paris wanted me to admire about it, and to notice what I preferred instead. Not power-ridden monuments, but individual buildings which tell a quieter story: the artist’s studio, or the Belle Epoque house built by a forgotten financier for a just-remembered courtesan.”

Natalie Lloyd

“I like The Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace.”

James Thurber

“The whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature and Music. It is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in Everything.”

Napoléon Bonaparte

“Secrets travel fast in Paris.”

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77 Magnificient Paris Quotes

Posted on Last updated: December 20, 2022

Categories Europe , France , Inspiration , Travel Quotes

Few cities in the world are as remarkable and idealized as the city of lights is. Planning a journey to the capital of France leads to such levels of inspiration that you need some Paris quotes just to stay sane until your flight.

Yes, Paris is one of the most sought-after travel destinations and a gathering point to some of the brightest minds there are. It has been like that for hundreds of years. No city on the globe has been home to that many writers, painters, and artists. No city comes even close. 

Being the favorite town to plenty of word masters, it’s not a surprise there are countless quotes about Paris. Here I collected the ones that inspired me the most or reveal the soul of the city of love (yes, Paris has plenty of nicknames).

I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed collecting them!

Famous Paris Quotes

You’ve probably heard them already because the following 20 quotes about Paris are the most famous ones out there. Being famous is not a sin, though, and there was no way I leave them out of my collection.

1 – “Paris is always a good idea.” ― Audrey Hepburn

2 – “A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life. ― Thomas Jefferson

3 – “She wanted to die, but she also wanted to live in Paris.” ― Gustave Flaubert

4 -“Just add three letters to Paris, and you have paradise.”  ― Jules Renard 

5 – “When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” ― Oscar Wilde

6 – “Paris, I believe, is a man in his twenties in love with an older woman.” ― John Berger

7 – “London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.” ― G. K. Chesterson

8 – “I’m not a complicated girl, she laughed, I just want to run away with you, rob a bank, fall in love and eat ice creams in Paris.” ― Michael Faudet

9 – “A bad day in Paris is still a good day anywhere else.” ― Unknown 

10 – “We’ll always have Paris.”  ― Humphry Bogart, Casablanca

11 – “There is but one Paris and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even – the French air clears up the brain and does good – a world of good.” ― Vincent Van Gogh

12 – “There should be a name for the syndrome that occurs when you’re in Paris and you already miss it.”   — Rosecrans Baldwin

13 – “I guess it goes to show that you just never know where life will take you. You search for answers. You wonder what it all means. You stumble, and you soar. And, if you’re lucky, you make it to Paris for a while.” ― Amy Thomas

14 – “If you have ever walked in Paris, you will see that Paris will ever walk in your memories!”  — Mehmet Murat Ildan

15 – “When Paris sneezes, Europe catches a cold.”  ― Klemens von Metternich

16 – “It’s true, you never forget your first love, and, for me, that will always be Paris.” ― Caitriona Balfe

17 – “You’ll have to fall in love at least once in your life, or Paris has failed to rub off on you.”   ― E.A. Bucchianeri

18 – “The objects of which Paris folks are fond– literature, art, medicine, and adultery.” ― Mark Twain

19 – “To be a Parisian is not about being born in Paris, it is about being reborn there.” ― Sacha Guitry

20 – “Though you may leave Paris, Paris never really leaves you.” ― Janice Macleod

Short Quotes About Paris

If you are searching for an Instagram caption, the following 21 Paris quotes should do the trick. All you need is a sweet Eiffel tower picture, and you’re guaranteed hundreds of likes! 

21 – “Paris is a city where time is best to spend doing nothing.”   ― Erich Maria Remarque

22 – “The chief danger about Paris is that it is such a strong stimulant.” ― T.S. Eliot

23 – “In Paris, our lives are one masked ball.” — Gaston Leroux

24 – “It’s Paris. You don’t come here for the weather.” ― Adrian Leeds

25 – “In Paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.” ― Jean Cocteau

26 – “Paris is not a city; it’s a world.” ― King Francis I

27 – “To know Paris is to know a great deal.” ― Henry Miller

28 – “I fly to Paris and discover how to make love to God.”   — Ann Voskamp

29 – “If you’re going to be sad, you might as well be sad in Paris.” ― Gossip Girl

30 – “An artist has no home in Europe except in Paris.”   ― Friedrich Nietzsche

31 – “Paris holds the key to your heart.”   ― Anastasia

32 – “Secrets travel fast in Paris.” ― Napoleon Bonaparte

33 – “America is my country, and Paris is my home town.” ― Gertrude Stein

34- “Paris was a museum displaying exactly itself.” ― Jeffrey Eugenides

35 – “Paris is so delicious they should call it the City of Bites.” ― Audrey Hepburn

36 – “It’s Paris, everyone’s serious about dinner.” ― Mindy, Emily in Paris

37 – “Paris is a divine section of eternity.” ― E. E. Cummings

38 – “Lunch kills half of Paris, supper the other half.” ― Charles de Montesquieu

39 -“Paris at night is a street show of a hundred moments you might have lived.” ― Courtney Maum

40 – “Paris was where the twentieth century was.” ― Gertrude Stein

41 – “Paris – There you can be whatever you want to be. Totally yourself.” — Langston Hughes

Hemingway’s Paris Quotes

Ernest Hemingway is one of the most notable authors of the 20th century. He spent quite some time in the city of lights, and judging by his works, he adored Paris more than anything. 

42 – “But Paris was a very old city and we were young and nothing was simple there, not even poverty, nor sudden money, nor the moonlight, nor right and wrong nor the breathing of someone who lay beside you in the moonlight.” ― Ernest Hemingway

43 – “There are only two places in the world where we can live happy: at home and in Paris.” ― Ernest Hemingway

44 – “Paris is so very beautiful that it satisfies something in you that is always hungry in America.” ― Ernest Hemingway

45 – “If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” ― Ernest Hemingway

46 – “I’ve seen you, beauty, and you belong to me now, whoever you are waiting for and if I never see you again, I thought. You belong to me and all Paris belongs to me and I belong to this notebook and this pencil.”  ― Ernest Hemingway

Victor Hugo’s Quotes About Paris

Victor Hugo is the most celebrated French writer. The author of Les Misérables and The Hunchback of Notre-Dame spent most of his life in the capital and produced some of the most memorable Paris quotes.

47 – “To err is human. To loaf is Parisian.” ― Victor Hugo

48 – “He who contemplates the depths of Paris is seized with vertigo. Nothing is more fantastic. Nothing is more tragic. Nothing is more sublime.” ― Victor Hugo

48 – “Breathe Paris in. It nourishes the soul.” ― Victor Hugo

49 – “To study in Paris is to be born in Paris!” ― Victor Hugo

50 – “The Parisian is to the French what the Athenian was to the Greeks: no one sleeps better than he, no one is more openly frivolous and idle, no one appears more heedless.” ― Victor Hugo

More Quotes About Paris

And if you can’t find anything inspirational up there (you’re a tough nut, aren’t you), I’ve got some additional Paris quotes that should do the trick.

51 – “Paris is a heaven for all women’s obsessions: hot men, great chocolates, scrumptious pastries, sexy lingerie, cool clothes but, as any shoe-o-phile knows, this city is a hotbed of fabulous shoes.” ― Kirsten Lobe

52 – “Like a book on a shelf I’d waited years to open, Paris had always been waiting for me…” ― Louisa Deasey

53 – “You can’t escape the past in Paris, and yet what’s so wonderful about it is that the past and present intermingle so intangibly that it doesn’t seem to burden.” ― Allen Ginsberg

54 – “La Vie En Rose. It is the French way of saying, ‘I am looking at the world through rose-coloured glasses.” ― Audrey Hepburn

55 – “I had forgotten how gently time passes in Paris. As lively as the city is, there’s a stillness to it, a peace that lures you in. In Paris, with a glass of wine in your hand, you can just be.” ― Kristin Hannah

56 – “Though I often looked for one, I finally had to admit that there could be no cure for Paris.” ― Paula McLain

57 – “Paris is a woman but London is an independent man puffing his pipe in a pub.” ― Jack Kerouac

58 – “Whether you like it or not, Paris is the beating heart of Western civilization. It’s where it all began and ended.” ― Alan Furst

59 – “Paris at dawn is one of those rare cities where you get the impression that something worthwhile could actually happen to you.” ― Pierre Assouline

60 – “Even the pigeons are dancing, kissing, going in circles, mounting each other. Paris is the city of love, even for the birds.” ― Samantha Schutz

61 – “That Paris exists and anyone could choose to live anywhere else in the world will always be a mystery to me.” ― Marion Cotillard

62 – “Sitting there, alone in a foreign country, far from my job and everyone I know, a feeling came over me. It was like remembering something I’d never known before or had always been waiting for, but I didn’t know what. Maybe it was something I’d forgotten or something I’ve been missing all my life. All I can say is that I felt, at the same time, joy and sadness. But not too much sadness, because I felt alive. Yes, alive. That was the moment I fell in love with Paris. And I felt Paris fall in love with me.” ― from the  Paris Je T’Aime  movie

63 – “I think Paris smells, and not just sweet but melancholy and curious, sometimes sad but always enticing and seductive. She’s a city for all the senses, for artists and writers and musicians and dreamers, for fantasies, for long walks and wine and lovers and yes, for mysteries.” ― M.J. Rose

64 – “I know so much is going to happen here, but I just don’t know how. It feels like Paris is full of so many adventures just waiting to be had.” ― Rachel Kapelke-Dale

65 – “Le seul vrai langage au monde est un baiser — The only true language in the world is a kiss.” ― Alfred de Musset

66 – “The whole of Paris is a vast university of Art, Literature, and Music… it is worth anyone’s while to dally here for years. Paris is a seminar, a post-graduate course in everything.” ― James Thurber

67 – “Of course, I think of the past and of Paris, what else is there to remember?” — Djuna Barnes

68 – “Paris is loath to surrender itself to people who are in a hurry; it belongs to the dreams, to those capable of amusing themselves in its streets without regard to the time when the urged business requires their presence elsewhere.” ― Julien Green.

69 – “The best of America drifts to Paris. The American in Paris is the best American. It is more fun for an intelligent person to live in an intelligent country. France has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow older – intelligence and good manners.”  ― F. Scott Fitzgerald

70. – “Paris is the City of Light, of love, of beauty, of romance and of hope over fear, gratitude over cynicism and light over darkness. The light must, has before and will always prevail. I stand with the City of Light now and forever.” ― Doni Belau

71 – “I like The Eiffel Tower because it looks like steel and lace.” ― Natalie Lloyd

72 – “Paris is a place in which we can forget ourselves, reinvent, expunge the dead weight of our past.” ― Michael Simkins

73 – “Yet with these April sunsets, that somehow recall My buried life, and Paris in the spring, I feel immeasurably at peace, and find the world to be wonderful and youthful after all.” ― T.S. Eliot

74 – “There’s something about Paris, people just don’t have anything else to do there but love each other.” — Louis Garrel

75 – “For in Paris, whenever God puts a pretty woman there, the Devil, in reply, immediately puts a fool to keep her.” ― Jules Barbey d’Aurevilly

76 – “People wonder why so many writers come to live in Paris. I’ve been living ten years in Paris, and the answer seems simple to me: because it’s the best place to pick ideas.” ― Jeffrey Eugenides

77 – “Paris is the only city in the world where starving to death is still considered an art.”  — Carlos Ruiz Zafón

Now I know those are not all quotes about Paris. If I list them all, you would have to read this post for hours. The 77 quotes here are my personal favorites, but I’m pretty sure I’ve missed some good ones. So if you have any suggestions, don’t be shy and share them.

If you are still planning your trip to Paris, make sure to check my  detailed Paris itinerary guide  that will save you hours and hours of waiting in lines. On the other hand, if you’re not that into pre-designed itineraries, see what  the city of light is famous for  and plan your perfect Paris adventure.

Wait, I have another idea. You can also copy my  magnificent Paris bucket list  and see if you can complete it all while in town. I promise tons of fun with this one.

And if you need some extra inspiration, you can check my  mountain , adventure  and  travel quotes  collections or the Rome and London ones. You can also have a laugh with these  25 fun Paris facts .

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Fluctuat Nec Mergitur: Paris' Resilient Motto

Paris’ Latin motto, Fluctuat nec mergitur , has a history nearly as old as the city itself. Seen on the walls of official city buildings and metro stations, the meaning of the phrase was not widely understood until the terrorist attacks of late 2015 saw a resurgence in the use of the phrase, as Parisians began using it in messages of defiance for their attackers.

Every city needs a slogan. For Paris, with its ancient Roman history, the motto is the Latin Fluctuat nec mergitur , meaning ‘ Tossed but not sunk ,’ or ‘ Beaten by the waves, but does not founder .’ Originally used by the Seine boatman’s corporation (les ‘Marchands de l’eau’), this phrase may have been around since before the year 310 . The motto is most commonly found on Paris’ coat of arms, accompanied by a motif of a ship bouncing on a stormy sea.

This motif has been unchanged since 1358 . It was the symbol of the aforementioned boatman’s corporation, which served as the most important unified body in Paris before it was even a city. This brotherhood of boatmen formed back when Paris was merely a tribe (called the Parisii), who lived on the Île de la Cité, where Notre Dame is now. This tribe relied on the waterways, and thus the boatman’s corporation was of particular consequence.

According to the Mairie of the 1st Arrondissement (the Town Hall), the phrase reflects the incredible history of flooding on the river Seine. Sizable floods have been recorded as far back as 358/359 (by Julius Caesar, no less), and major floods also occurred in the years 582 and 1658. The most significant recent flood (of which we have photos) was in 1910, when the Seine was rendered utterly impassible:

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In 1853, Baron Haussmann , the Prefect of the Seine, oversaw a grand renovation of the city of Paris. As part of the project, he adopted Fluctuat nec mergitur as the motto of Paris by official decree.

Today, the coat of arms (along with the motto) can be seen all over Paris. It adorns public buildings, metros, and street signs, likely in places you visit all the time. You’ve probably never noticed it.

Curiously, the phrase has also become a part of the French vernacular, thanks to a novelty song from the 1960s. Georges Brassens’ ‘ Les Copains d’abord’ was written in 1964 for the film Les Copains and contains the line ‘ Ses fluctuat nec mergitur; C’était pas d’la littérature’ :

A very helpful English translation (with notes) is available here , for those that are interested. The song is very popular in France , and many French people have long known the phrase Fluctuat nec mergitur without even recognizing it as the motto of Paris. That may have changed in late 2015.

Following the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015, the motto began appearing on walls around Paris. In huge block letters, ‘Fluctuat Nec Mergitur’ appeared in graffiti form in Place de la République , and along the Canal St Martin. The scale of the pieces sent a clear message of defiance and solidarity, with Le Monde calling the motto the ‘ slogan of resistance ‘.

Parisians also took to social media to show their solidarity. This Instagram post by designer Joann Sfar loosely translates to ‘this says ‘screw you’ to death,’ – although in less diplomatic terms:

In the ultimate show of solidarity, the words and motif were superimposed over the French flag ( Le Tricolore ), and projected on the Eiffel Tower, in the days following the November 13 attacks:

This combination of the two most potent symbols of French nationhood (the flag and the tower) with the city’s own symbol of ‘Paris-ness,’ was shown on televisions and social media all over the world. The phrase has come to realize a new meaning for those Parisians who defy their attackers: while the ship is now merely a metaphor, the spirits of the people in Paris will never founder.

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My first rendezvous with paris in 2003 blossomed into a lasting love affair, carving an indelible mark on my mind, body, and soul. few cities are as fabulous as the city of light, and over the years, many, including artists, writers, and actors have tried and hoped to capture its essence through the power of word. here are 25 of my favorite attempts from those who have tried., oui, oui, paris.

1) Paris is always a good idea. -Audrey Hepburn

2) if you are lucky enough to have lived in paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for paris is a moveable feast. -ernest hemingway , 3) america is my country and paris is my hometown. -gertrude stein, 4) when good americans die, they go to paris.  -oscar wilde, 5) a walk about paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of life.  -thomas jefferson, 6) the last time i saw paris, her heart was warm and gay, i heard the laughter of her heart in every street café.  -oscar hammerstein ii, 7) keep calm and go to paris. -unknown, 8) it is perfectly possible to be enamoured of paris while remaining totally indifferent or even hostile to the french.  -james baldwin, 9) to know paris is to know a great deal. -henry miller, 10) people wonder why so many writers come to live in paris. i’ve been living ten years in paris and the answer seems simple to me: because it’s the best place to pick ideas. just like italy, spain… or iran are the best places to pick saffron. if you want to pick opium poppies you go to burma or south-east asia. and if you want to pick novel ideas, you go to paris.  -roman payne, 11) whoever does not visit paris regularly will never really be elegant.  -honoré de balzac, 12) you know, i sometimes think, how is anyone ever gonna come up with a book, or a painting, or a symphony, or a sculpture that can compete with a great city. you can’t. because you look around and every street, every boulevard, is its own special art form and when you think that in the cold, violent, meaningless universe that paris exists, these lights. i mean come on, there’s nothing happening on jupiter or neptune, but from way out in space you can see these lights, the cafés, people drinking and singing. for all we know, paris is the hottest spot in the universe.  -owen wilson , 13) in paris, everybody wants to be an actor; nobody is content to be a spectator.  -jean cocteau, 14) london is a riddle. paris is an explanation.  -g. k. chesterson, 15) when spring comes to paris the humblest mortal alive must feel that he dwells in paradise.  -henry miller, 16) paris was a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history; so she seemed in this age of napoleon iii with her towering buildings, her massive cathedrals, her grand boulevards and ancient winding medieval streets – as vast and indestructible as nature itself.  -anne rice, 17) a final reminder. whenever you are in paris at twilight in the early summer, return to the seine and watch the evening sky close slowly on a last strand of daylight fading quietly, like a sigh.  -kate simon, 18) there is but one paris and however hard living may be here, and if it became worse and harder even – the french air clears up the brain and does good – a world of good.  -vincent willem van gogh, 19) the best of america drifts to paris. the american in paris is the best american. it is more fun for an intelligent person to live in an intelligent country. france has the only two things toward which we drift as we grow older – intelligence and good manners.  – f. scott fitzgerald, 20) an artist has no home in europe except in paris.  -friedrich nietzsche, 21) in paris they simply stared when i spoke to them in french; i never did succeed in making those idiots understand their own language.  -mark twain, 22) the chief danger about paris is that it is such a strong stimulant. -t.s. eliot, 23) cities have sexes: london is a man, paris a woman, and new york a well-adjusted transsexual. – angela carter, 24) paris is the city in which one loves to live. sometimes i think this is because it is the only city in the world where you can step out of a railway station—the gare d’orsay—and see, simultaneously, the chief enchantments: the seine with its bridges and bookstalls, the louvre, notre dame, the tuileries gardens, the place de la concorde, the beginning of the champs elysees—nearly everything except the luxembourg gardens and the palais royal. but what other city offers as much as you leave a train -margaret anderson, 25) to err is human. to loaf is parisian.  -victor hugo, for more wanderlust and life inspiration, check out: 25 favorite quotes about london | a collection of inspiring travel quotes | 50 favorite quotes about women | around the world in 52 proverbs  | 25 favorite quotes about los angeles, shop paris-inspired products:, editor’s picks.

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12 Inspiring Quotes about Paris

It is no secret that I love Paris. I love Paris in the spring, I love Paris in the fall. I love Paris on a Monday, Tuesday, Sunday afternoon. Yep, you get the idea! As a young girl Paris was always the city that fascinated me most and now, having visited more times than I can count on my hands, I feel the love affair just continues to grow stronger. Below you will find my favourite quotes about Paris to inspire your own journey… and believe me, they will do just that!

Inspire Me: Quotes About Paris!

“Paris is always a good idea.” – Audrey Hepburn

“A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” – Thomas Jefferson

“To know Paris is to know a great deal.” – Henry Miller

“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast.” – Ernest Hemingway

“You know, I sometimes think, how is anyone ever gonna come up with a book, or a painting, or a symphony, or a sculpture that can compete with a great city. You can’t. Because you look around and every street, every boulevard, is its own special art form and when you think that in the cold, violent, meaningless universe that Paris exists, these lights. I mean come on, there’s nothing happening on Jupiter or Neptune, but from way out in space you can see these lights, the cafés, people drinking and singing. For all we know, Paris is the hottest spot in the universe.” – Owen Wilson

“We’ll always have Paris.” – Howard Koch

“London is a riddle. Paris is an explanation.” – G. K. Chesterson

“Paris was a universe whole and entire unto herself, hollowed and fashioned by history; so she seemed in this age of Napoleon III with her towering buildings, her massive cathedrals, her grand boulevards and ancient winding medieval streets–as vast and indestructible as nature itself. All was embraced by her, by her volatile and enchanted populace thronging the galleries, the theaters, the cafes, giving birth over and over to genius and sanctity, philosophy and war, frivolity and the finest art; so it seemed that if all the world outside her were to sink into darkness, what was fine, what was beautiful, what was essential might there still come to its finest flower. Even the majestic trees that graced and sheltered her streets were attuned to her–and the waters of the Seine, contained and beautiful as they wound through her heart; so that the earth on that spot, so shaped by blood and consciousness, had ceased to be the earth and had become Paris.” – Anne Rice.

“When good Americans die, they go to Paris.” – Oscar Wilde

“Whoever does not visit Paris regularly will never really be elegant.”  -Honoré de Balzac

“Secrets travel fast in Paris.” -Napoleon Bonaparte

“An artist has no home in Europe except in Paris.” -Friedrich Nietzsche

Paris, je t’aime!

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66 Famous French quotes about travel

• Post category: French Language
• Post author: Nassie Angadi

If you love to travel and dream of exploring France and other places around the world, you are going to love these famous French quotes about travel.

From renowned writers capturing the spirit of travel, they emphasize the transformative power of exploration. There is nothing like the allure of adventure, and the enrichment it brings to our lives.

So for those who like to step outside our comfort zones, embrace the unknown, and open the heart to new perspectives, here are the most famous French quotes about travel. Allons-y!

1. Voyager, c’est naître et mourir à chaque instant.

Translation: “To travel is to be born and die at every moment.” – Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo is of course one of the most renowned French writers the country has produced along with being a poet, novelist, and playwright. The writer of Les Miserables and the Hunchback of Notre Dame was also a politician.

This quote might have been in reference to his banishment when  Napoleon III  took control of France in 1851 and Victor Hugo found himself banished as a traiter in exile.

2. Voyager c’est vivre.

Translation: “Traveling, it is living”. – Gustave Nadaud.

Gustave Nadaud was a 19th century French composer who captures the essence of what lovers of travel already know: the sentiment of feeling alive.

3. On ne fait pas un voyage, c’est le voyage qui nous fait.

Translation: “We do not make a journey, the journey makes us.” – Nicolas Bouvier

Nicolas Bouvier was a francophone Swiss-born writer and traveler who spent several years in France. He was known for his photography and travel writings.

4. Dans le voyage, il n’y a pas de certitude, seulement de l’aventure.

Translation: “In travel, there is no certainty, only adventure.” – Anonymous

The road less traveled can never be predicted, but it will certainly be full of bumps and surprises.

5. Rien ne développe l’intelligence comme les voyages.

Translation: “Nothing develops intelligence like travel.” – Emile Zola

Emile Zola has been a household name in France dating back to the early 20th century, both for his writings and his political advocacy. This famous travel quote perhaps can be interpreted as an unkind comment to those who do not venture out of their comfort zone.

6. Il est certain qu’il faut voyager.

Translation: “Of course you have to travel.” – Voltaire

The celebrated writer Voltaire leaves no doubt about his feelings, with an emphasis that leaves no room for argument.

7. On voyage pour changer, non de lieu, mais d’idées.

Translation: “We travel to change, not places, but ideas.” – Hippolyte Taine

Dating back to the 19th century, Hippolyte Taine was a French historian, critic and philosopher. At a time when travel was not as widespread, Taine advocates why everyone should go on an expedition.

8. Le monde est un livre et ceux qui ne voyagent pas n’en lisent qu’une page.

Translation: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

Saint Augustine was an early Christian theologian and philosopher from the 4th century, who would go on to become a saint. His famous quote about travel however, still remains relevant today.

9. Voyager rend modeste. On voit mieux la place minuscule que l’on occupe dans le monde.

Translation: “Traveling makes one modest. You see the tiny place you occupy in the world more clearly.” – Gustave Flaubert

Gustave Flaubert was a prominent French novelist from the 19th century. He notes how much small we seem in the larger scheme of things, after having explored another part of the world.

10. Paris est toujours une bonne idée.

Translation: “Paris is always a good idea.” – Audrey Hepburn

The incontournable (unmissable) Audrey Hepburn, in the movie Sabrina said this famous quote about Paris in 1954 as she heads off to culinary school , and it still rings true.

Later in the film she explains: “Paris is for changing your outlook, for throwing open the windows and letting in la vie en rose .”

11. On ne découvre pas de terre nouvelle sans consentir à perdre de vue, d’abord et longtemps, tout rivage.

Translation: “One cannot discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.” – André Gide

André Gide was a French author who won the 1947 Nobel laureate in literature. Whether by plane or boat, it is true that you can’t go anywhere without losing sight of ‘home’ at least for a while.

12. Voyager est un triple plaisir : l’attente, l’éblouissement et le souvenir.

Translation: “Traveling is a triple pleasure: the anticipation, the astonishment, and the recollection.” – Ilka Chase

Ilka Chase was an American actress, but this quote is often associated with her in French citations about travel.

13. Le plus beau voyage, c’est celui qu’on n’a pas encore fait.

Translation: “The most beautiful journey is the one you haven’t taken yet.” – Loïck Peyron

Loïck Peyron is a French yachtsman and one of the most accomplished sailors in the world. He has won several competitions over his long career racing across the world.

14. Voyager, c’est grandir. C’est la grande aventure. Celle qui laisse des traces dans l’âme.

Translation: “To travel is to grow. It is the great adventure. The one that leaves traces in the soul.” – Marc Thiercelin

Marc Thiercelin is a French sailor and renowned solo yacht racer. He has done several solo rounds of the world and transatlantic races, so he certainly knows how to go on an adventure.

15. Le monde est un miroir. Si tu lui souris, il te sourira.

Translation: “The world is a mirror. If you smile at it, it will smile back at you.” – Louis Nucera

Louis Nucera was a famous French writer and cyclist, who won the the Grand Prize for Literature from the French Academy in 1993.

16. Voyager, c’est vivre deux fois.

Translation: “To travel is to live twice.” – Albert Camus

Albert Camus was a French philosopher and writer who won the the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature. One of his most famous books is T h e Stranger .

17. Le plus court chemin d’un point à un autre est la ligne droite. Mais le vrai chemin est celui que l’on découvre en se perdant.

Translation: “The shortest distance between two points is a straight line. But the true path is the one you discover by getting lost.” – Jacques Prévert

Jacques Prévert was a French poet and screenwriter, who definitely knew the benefits of heading onwards without direction.

18. Voyager, c’est naître et mourir à chaque instant.

This famous French travel quote from Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables , talking about the ups and downs of life.

19. Le véritable voyage de découverte ne consiste pas à chercher de nouveaux paysages, mais à avoir de nouveaux yeux.

Translation: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

Marcel Proust was a prominent 20th century French novelist and essayist. This beautiful quote talks about how traveling has the ability to change ones outlook on life.

20. Les voyages sont la meilleure façon d’acheter des souvenirs.

Translation: “Traveling is the best way to purchase memories.” – François Cavanna

François Cavanna was a French author and journalist, and here he isn’t talking about physical souvenirs , but the ones in our heads.

21. L’important n’est pas la destination, c’est le voyage.

Translation: “The important thing is not the destination, it’s the journey.” – Jean-Paul Sartre

Jean-Paul Sartre was a renowned French philosopher , playwright, and novelist.

22. Les voyages forment la jeunesse.

Translation: “Travel shapes youth.” – Michel de Montaigne

Michel de Montaigne was a French philosopher and writer. This interesting quote advocates travel for the young (and the young at heart.)

23. Le monde est un livre ouvert à tous ceux qui savent lire.

Translation: “The world is an open book to all those who know how to read.” – René Barjavel

René Barjavel was a French author, journalist and critic. He is well known for having exploring the existential concepts of time travel.

24. Le vrai voyageur ne sait pas où il va.

Translation: “The true traveler doesn’t know where he is going.” – Anonymous.

If you don’t know where you are heading, you may be a traveler (and not a tourist.)

25. Le voyage est une espèce de porte par où l’on sort de la réalité comme pour pénétrer dans une réalité inexplorée qui semble un rêve.

Translation: “Travel is a kind of door through which we exit reality, as if entering an unexplored reality that seems like a dream.” – Guy de Maupassant

Guy de Maupassant was a French writer known for his short stories, inspired by the explorers of the past.

26. On ne peut pas voir le monde en restant assis dans un coin.

Translation: “You cannot see the world by sitting in a corner.” – Anonymous

As the joke in French goes, what can see the world while staying in a corner? Only a postage stamp!

27. Ajouter deux lettres à Paris, c’est le paradis.

Translation: “Adding two letters to Paris is paradise.” – Jules Renard

Of course this only works in French, in English you would have to add a few more letters!

28. Voyager sans rencontrer l’autre, ce n’est pas voyager, c’est se déplacer.

Translation: “To travel without meeting the other is not to travel, it is to move.” – Alexandra David Neel

29. Il n’y a d’homme plus complet que celui qui a beaucoup voyagé, qui a changé vingt fois la forme de sa pensée et de sa vie.

Translation: “There is no more complete man than one who has traveled a lot, who has changed the shape of his thought and his life twenty times over.” – Alphonse de Lamartine

30. Ce n’est que dans l’aventure que certaines personnes réussissent à se connaître – à se retrouver.

Translation: “It is only in adventure that some people manage to know each other – to find each other.” – André Gide

31. Le voyageur voit ce qu’il voit, le touriste voit ce qu’il est venu voir. 

Translation: “The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he came to see.” – Gilbert Keith Chesterton

32. N’ayez jamais peur de la vie, n’ayez jamais peur de l’aventure, faites confiance au hasard, à la chance, à la destinée.

The quote continues: “Partez, allez conquérir d’autres espaces, d’autres espérances. Le reste vous sera donné de surcroît.”

Translation: “Never be afraid of life, never be afraid of adventure, trust chance, luck, destiny. Leave, conquer other spaces, other hopes. The rest will be given to you in addition.” – Henry de Monfreid

33. Jamais je n’ai tant pensé, tant existé, tant vécu, tant été moi-même, si j’ose ainsi dire, que dans les voyages que j’ai faits seul ou à pied. 

Translation: “Never have I thought so much, existed so much, lived so much, been so much myself, if I dare say so, than in the journeys I have made alone or on foot.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau

34. Les gens ont peur. La peur, c’est l’ignorance. Alors, plus on est éduqué, plus on voyage, plus on parle de langues, moins on est ignorant, donc moins on a peur.

Translation: “People are scared. Fear is ignorance. So, the more educated you are, the more you travel, the more languages ​​you speak, the less ignorant you are, so the less afraid you are.” – Robert Lepage

35. Un des grands malheurs de la vie moderne, c’est le manque d’imprévu, l’absence d’aventures.

Translation: “One of the great misfortunes of modern life is the lack of the unexpected, the absence of adventures.” – Théophile Gauthier

36. L’aventure c’est le trésor que l’on découvre à chaque matin.

Translation: “Adventure is the treasure we discover every morning.” – Jacques Brel

Jacques Brel is a Belgium singer who sang the classic French love song “Ne me quitte pas”, which is one of the most famous songs of all time.

37. Qu’est-ce qu’en général qu’un voyageur ? C’est un homme qui s’en va chercher un bout de conversation au bout du monde. 

Translation: “What is a traveler in general? He is a man who goes to find a piece of conversation at the end of the world.” – Barbay d’Aurevilly

38. De tous les livres, celui que je préfère est mon passeport, unique in octavo qui ouvre les frontières.

Translation: “Of all the books, the one I prefer is my passport, unique in octavo which opens the borders.” – Alain Borer

39. Sans l’incertitude l’aventure n’existerait pas.

Translation: “Without uncertainty, adventure would not exist.” – Alain Séjourné

40. De tous les livres, celui que je préfère est mon passeport, unique in octavo qui ouvre les frontières.

Translation: “Of all the books, the one I prefer is my passport, unique in octavo which opens the borders.” – Alain Borer

41. L’une des choses que j’apprécie le plus quand je voyage à l’étranger, c’est de penser que je vais retourner en France. 

Translation: “One of the things I appreciate the most when I travel abroad is to think that I will return to France.” – Pierre Daninos.

In other words, absence makes the heart grow fonder. A voyage away from France makes home seem so much warmer. You can read more quotes about France here.

42. Vis pour voyager et voyage pour vivre.

Translation: Live to travel and travel to live. – Anonymous.

This famous quote is a variation of that other famous motto “work to live, not live to work”.

43. La vérité existe au-delà des montagnes, pour la connaître, il faut voyager.

Translation: “The truth exists beyond the mountains, to know it, you have to travel.” – Elizabeth Finney

44. La vie est un long champ à cultiver. Voyager, c’est y semer la diversité de la Terre. Voyager, c’est l’embellir des couleurs du monde.

Translation: “Life is a long field to cultivate. To travel is to sow the diversity of the Earth. To travel is to embellish it with the colors of the world.” – Jules Lesven.

45. En somme, je m’aperçois que les voyages, ça sert surtout à embêter les autres une fois qu’on est revenu!

Translation: “In short, I realize that traveling is mainly used to annoy others once you have returned!” – Sacha Guitry.

A funny french travel quote about being forced to listen to others travels stories, with envy and boredom.

46. Voyager rend modeste. Vous voyez quelle petite place vous occupez dans le monde.

Translation: “Traveling makes you modest. You see what a small place you occupy in the world.” – Gustave Flaubert.

We all feel a little smaller when gazing at the moon and the stars, as this well known quote suggests.

47. Voyager c’est découvrir que tout le monde se trompe sur les autres pays.

Translation: “To travel is to discover that everyone is wrong about other countries.” – Aldous Huxley.

Another funny quote which speaks to how much the French are actually very fond of La Belle France , even though they may not always show it.

48. Qui a l’habitude de voyager… sait qu’il arrive toujours un moment où il faut partir. 

Translation: “Who is used to travelling… knows that there always comes a time when you have to leave.” – Paolo Coelho.

49. Voyager – cela vous laisse sans voix, puis vous transforme en conteur.

Translation: “Traveling – it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.” – Ibn Battuta

50. Si vous pensez que l’aventure est dangereuse, essayez la routine. Elle est mortelle!

Translation: “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. She is lethal!” – Paulo Coelho.

51. Les voyages sont la partie frivole de la vie des gens sérieux, et la partie sérieuse des gens frivoles. 

Translation: “Travel is the frivolous part of serious people’s lives, and the serious part of frivolous people.” – Anne-Sophie Swetchine

52. Nous ne voyageons pas pour échapper à la vie, mais pour que la vie ne nous échappe pas.

Translation: “We do not travel to escape life, but so that life does not escape us.” – Anonymous.

53. Trouvons un bel endroit pour se perdre.

Translation: “Let’s find a nice place to get lost.” – Anonymous.

54. Où que tu ailles, vas-y de tout ton coeur.

Translation: “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” – Anonymous.

I think this quote can probably apply to a lot of things, including travel.

55. Celui qui voyagerait avec bonheur devait voyager léger.

Translation: “Whoever travels happily should travel light.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the author of Le Petit Prince .

56. Chaque voyage est le rêve d’une nouvelle naissance. 

Translation: “Every journey is the dream of a new birth.” – Jean Royer

57. Tous ceux qui errent ne sont pas perdus.

Translation: “Not all who wander are lost.” – John Ronald Reuel Tolkien.

58. Je n’ai pas encore été partout, mais c’est sur ma liste!

Translation: “I haven’t been everywhere yet, but it’s on my list!” – Susan Sontag.

The famous words of every tried-and-true traveler who wants to see it all.

59. Quiconque ne visite pas Paris, ne deviendra jamais vraiment élégant.

Translation: “Anyone who does not visit Paris will never become truly elegant.” – Honoré de Balzac.

I think anyone who has been shopping in Paris and visited these famous fashion houses (or these less expensive ones ) will agree!

60. Le voyage est la seule chose qu’on achète qui nous rend plus riche.

Translation: “Travel is the only thing we buy that makes us richer.” – Anonymous.

61. La vérité est au delà des montagnes, pour la trouver il faut voyager!

Translation: “The truth is beyond the mountains, to find it you have to travel!” – Anonymous.

62. On a tous quelqu’un que l’on aime et qui habite trop loin.

Translation: “We all have someone we love who lives too far away.”

63. Le vrai voyageur n’a pas de plan établi et n’a pas l’intention d’arriver.

Translation: “The true traveler has no set plan and no intention of arriving.” – Lao Tseu.

64. Au premier voyage on découvre, au second on s’enrichit. 

Translation: “On the first trip we discover, on the second we are enriched.” – Anonymous.

65. Ma chose préférée à faire est d’aller là où je n’ai jamais été. Le voyage apporte de l’amour et du pouvoir dans votre vie. 

Translation: “Ma chose préférée à faire est d’aller là où je n’ai jamais été. Le voyage apporte de l’amour et du pouvoir dans votre vie.” – Anonymous

66. Les emplois remplissent votre poche, les aventures remplissent votre âme.

The quote continues: “Une fois par an, allez dans un endroit où vous n’êtes jamais allé auparavant”.

Translation: “Jobs fill your pocket, adventures fill your soul. Once a year, go somewhere you’ve never been before.” – Anonymous

If you enjoyed that article, you may like to read more famous quotes to inspire . A bientôt!

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Helpful French Phrases to Learn Before You Go to Paris

Brandon Shaw Last Updated: January 20, 2023

You’ve been planning your trip to Paris for months. You’ve booked your tours of the Louvre, Paris Catacombs, and the Palace of Versailles. You’ve found the best restaurants and your hotels are booked. Ready to order some food or ask for directions? Not to worry, we’ve put together some helpful French phrases fro travelers to help make your trip a little less stressful and a lot more fun.

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Helpful French Phrases for Travelers

You’re headed to Paris, how exciting! If you’ve already figured out where to stay , researched cool places to eat in the city, and booked your tickets and tours for Paris ‘ top attractions, there’s really only one thing left to do. Learn some French!

You don’t need to be fluent by the time you get off the plane, but it is a good idea to learn a few short phrases to help you interact with the locals and jump into your French adventure. Here are a few French phrases for travelers.

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1. Bonjour (Hello)

Pronunciation: bahn-joor

This might seem obvious because even people who don’t speak French often know what Bonjour means. However, what most non-French speakers don’t know is how important saying bonjour actually is. If you approach French people without saying bonjour first, they may take offense.

For example, if you need to ask for directions, it is not enough to say “Excuse me, do you know….” A native French speaker will find this rude. Instead, make sure to say “Bonjour! Excuse me, do you know…”

It’s a small touch that makes a huge difference. It’s also important to say bonjour whenever you walk into any shop or restaurant. If you only have time to learn one French word before your trip, make sure it’s this one.

2. Merci beaucoup (Thank you very much)

Pronunciation: mehr-see boh-koo

No matter where you travel in the world, being polite should always be at the top of your list. Saying merci beaucoup (thank you very much) is a small way to show a local that you’re enjoying your time in France and that you took the time to learn some French words.

3. Excusez-moi (Excuse me) 

Pronunciation: ex-koo-say mwa

Whether you’re in a crowded museum, on the metro, or in a restaurant, there’s a high possibility you’ll need to squeeze past someone, for example. Excusez-moi will come in handy and being polite will always get you further than not.

4. Au revoir! (Goodbye!)

Pronunciation: oh-rev-vwha

You know how to say hello, so it makes to know how to say goodbye! On your trip to Paris, you’ll meet new people and it helps to be able to say the basic greetings

5. Parlez-vous Anglais? (Do you speak English?)

Pronunciation:  par-lay-voo awn-glay

If you have limited French, odds are you’ll have to try speaking with locals in English at some point. To show you’ve put in a little effort, try starting the conversation with one of the most helpful French phrases: parlez-vous anglais ? Then, continue in English.

In Paris, most people working in restaurants and tourist locations usually speak English. However, this might not always be the case, especially if you travel to a smaller city outside of Paris. This is why it’s important to have a few French words up your sleeve, just in case.

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6. Je voudrais… (I would like…)

Pronunciation: juh voo-dray (Pronounce the “J” sounds like you would the “S” in vision)

Ordering at a French restaurant doesn’t have to be hard. If you want to give it a go, just remember the words je voudrais . That’s how you start your order followed by the food or drink off the menu. It’s as simple as that! These two words can also be used in other situations, such as at a metro station to purchase train tickets from a vendor or anything else “you would like.”

7. L’addition, s’il vous plaît (Check, please)

Pronunciation: lih-ah-dih-see-ohn, sih-voo-play

You might imagine France as a place where you can sit at a café and eat, drink, and chat for hours on end. Well, you pretty much can! In France, a waiter will most likely not bring the check to your table at the end of your meal because you can sit at your table for hours until the restaurant closes.

Waiters won’t try to push you out or throw dirty looks your way. When you’re ready to pay and head out, say: l’addition, s’il vous plaît , which means “check, please.” Otherwise, you could be waiting at your table for a while.

8. Où est…? (Where is…?)

Pronunciation: oo-eh

These two simple words will help you out most with directions. Où est means “where is” in French, and you can combine this phrase with many words while traveling. For example, to ask where the nearest metro station is located, you can say: Où est le métro? Or, if you’re headed to a specific attraction, add the name after this phrase. Où est le Louvre?

9. Combien ça coûte? (How much does that cost?)

Pronunciation:  Kohm-bee-ahn sah koot

It’s a given that on your trip to France, you’ll be doing some shopping. So, when you want to know how much something costs, ask: “Combien ça coûte?” In France, the amount on the price tag is the amount you’ll pay, since by law, the tax is included in the posted price. One exception to this might be your hotel room, where a small local tax is sometimes added.

Pro Tip: Negotiating prices is not a common practice in France, so if you don’t agree with a price, it’s best to move along and shop elsewhere.

10. Je le prendrai! (I’ll take it!)

Pronunciation: zhe le prawn-dray

This last one in our French phrases for travelers isn’t strictly necessary, but it’ll be a nice touch when interacting with a local while shopping. If you’re happy with the price, say Je le prendrai and get ready to pay. Shopping in hand, go and enjoy Paris some more!

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13 French Phrases You Need to Know When Visiting Paris

Coucou everyone! Today I want to talk about the 13 key French phrases you should know if you plan on visiting Paris,  and how to pronounce them.

I love France and I want every single American who visits this beautiful country to have a positive experience. While I strongly disagree with the stereotype that the French dislike Americans, I will admit that a guaranteed way to make a bad impression when visiting France (or any country) is by not making an effort to learn the language.

No one is expecting you to say everything perfectly, but showing you’re willing to try goes a long way in their books!

To get you started, here are 13 French phrases that will help you communicate in France. I have included pronunciations for each below but I want to include a disclaimer: My French is not perfect and I know this.

My goal is not to pretend to be a French teacher, but rather to be an internet friend who can help you get by while visiting Paris. ☺

So, allons-y!

Which means: Hello!

Bonjour literally translates to “Good Day” so while you can use it as your standard greeting, it’s best suited in the day time.

This is probably the most known French word among Americans but unfortunately it’s also one of the most mispronounced. You don’t want to say “bawn-jOR”, unless you want every French person within a 10 foot radius to cringe.

Here is a clip of me demonstrating the wrong ways to pronounce  bonjour , and then I’ll show you how to say it the correct way. ☺

Bonne Journée

Which means: Have a good day.

You should say this when leaving a place in the daytime, just like you would say “have a good day” in English.

Here’s how to pronounce it correctly:

Which means: Good Bye

Which means: Good Evening

Bonsoir is like the night version of Bonjour. You will use it in the exact same circumstances as you would Bonjour, except only when it’s the evening.

Here’s how to pronounce it:

Bonne soirée

Just like bonne journée means “have a good day” and is used when exiting, bonne soirée means “have a good evening” and is used in the same fashion.

Here is how to pronounce it:

Note: For some reason a lot of non-French speakers will say “bonne nuit” in this situation, which is incorrect. You would never say bonne nuit when leaving a shop or restaurant because it means “goodnight,” as in you are going to sleep.

You would instead say bon soirée.

Which of course means: Thank You.

Everyone knows  merci , but few people pronounce it correctly.

I’m sorry dear friends and family, I love you all so much, but most of you absolutely butcher the word  merci.  But I am here to help!

You don’t want to say “mercy”, like Lord have mercy.  And you also don’t want to say MARE-ci, like the beginning of the word Mary + see.

I realize this word can be tough because the French R is nearly impossible for non-French speakers, but you can get close enough just be switching your pronunciation a bit.

Here is me showing the wrong ways to pronounce  merci,  and the correct way.

This is word is especially important to learn if you’re visiting Paris:  Pardon is what you say when you bump into someone on accident.

It’s used in the same way we would say  sorry or  oops when navigating in public.

The pronunciation of  pardon  is quite different from the English pardon, so make sure to give this clip a quick listen so you can hear the difference.

Note: For some reason, many visitors will say “excusez-moi” instead of pardon which technically works but isn’t how the French do it.

Saying “excusez-moi” can have a more formal/harsh connotation behind it, and I know that’s not how you want to come off when apologizing for bumping into someone!

(Of course if you’re trying to squeeze past someone or are tapping someone on the shoulder, “excusez-moi” works perfectly in those scenarios).

S’il vous plait

I know you know what this one means… Please!

The French take manners very seriously, so feel free to use  s’il vous plait  sincerely and often.

When asking for help or directions, ordering food, or speaking to literally anyone, open your request with s’il vous plait and I guarantee you will have a better experience in France.

Here’s the wrong way to pronounce  s’il vous plait , and the correct:

DÉSOLÉ, JE PARLE PAS FRANÇAIS!

Here’s an important one you will definitely want to know: Sorry, I don’t speak French!

If you find yourself in a tough spot, there is no shame in saying “hey man, I know I pronounced  bonjour like a professional Parisienne, but I actually have no idea how to speak French!”☺ In fact, they will respect you for admitting it and will probably be pumped to practice their English.

Note: You will notice I left out the “ne” before parle, which is not the correct formation of this sentence. This is because it is very common in conversational French to drop the “ne”…and I’m operating under the assumption that you still want to  sound  super French, even when admitting you can’t speak the language. *wink*

C’EST GENTIL

Which means: That’s Nice, or That’s Very Nice of You.

I’m including this one because I didn’t know how to express this sentiment until I arrived in Paris, and now I use it all the time.

C’est gentil  is used when a stranger does something small but kind for you, like give up their seat on the train for you, or pick up something that you dropped.

*Note: you don’t pronounce the L

L’addition, S’Il vous plait

Which means: The check, please!

PS. While on the topic of dining I want to make a quick side note: Never, ever, ever, ever, EVER say “garçon” in a restaurant in France. It is one of the most insulting things you can say. Thanks ☺

Je prends un verre de vin

Last but not least, a phrase you will definitely need to know: How To Order Wine!

There’s two ways to order a glass of wine in French and I will teach you both. It’s a matter of preference and what you’re comfortable with saying because both work just fine.

• Je prends un verre de vin, which literally translates to “I will take a glass of wine.”
• Je voudrais un verre de vin, which translates to “I would like a glass of wine.”

Of course you would replace the word “vin” with the name of the wine you’re ordering, but I don’t need to tell you that.

Here’s how to pronounce both:

And there you have it! The 13 French Phrases that will help you walk around Paris like a true Parisienne.

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Je m’excuse.

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Bonjour / Bonsoir

Parlez-vous anglais, pouvez-vous m’aider, je parle un peu français., combien ça coûte, je souhaite aller à…, pouvez-vous m’indiquer le chemin, tout droit / à gauche / à droite, pourriez-vous nous prendre en photo, s’il vous plaît.

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Où puis-je prélever de l’argent?

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Comment vous appelez-vous.

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Enchanté  / Enchantée .

Nous restons., d’où viens-tu / d’où venez-vous, je suis là pour les vacances / le travail..

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Quel temps va-t-il faire aujourd’hui?

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Tourism Slogans for Every Country in the World: From Catchy to Cringeworthy

You guys — I have gone down a rabbit hole. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I started searching for country tourism slogans to include on a Country Quick Facts Infographic I am creating for my newly-designed country category pages (check out the test run for Colombia here !).

Before I knew it, I had compiled a comprehensive list of the tourism slogans for every country and territory in the world! So I decided to rank the Top 20 Best and Worst tourism slogans just for kicks. And I also threw in a few tourism logos while I was at it!

It was interesting to see what catchy (or not-so-catchy) taglines countries have come up with to lure tourists, especially since (at the time of this writing) US citizens are banned from all but a handful of these countries due to the coronavirus.

Some countries opted for the easy go-to of alliteration (“Brilliant Barbados”; “Beautiful Burundi”; “Pristine Paradise Palau”; “Timeless Tuvalu”) or assonance (“Epic Estonia”; “Incredible India”). Other countries got a little more creative (Djibouti: “Djibeauty”; Slovenia: “I feel sLOVEnia”; Ukraine: “It’s all about U”).

A few countries decided to make some bold claims (“Dominican Republic Has It All”; “All You Need Is Ecuador”; Honduras: “Everything Is Here”), while smaller, lesser-known countries opted to just tell you where they are located (Andorra: “The Pyrenean Country”; Bosnia & Herzegovina: “The Heart of SE Europe”).

Without further ado, here is my ranking (in alphabetical order) of the Top 20 Best and Worst Country Tourism Slogans. Let’s get the cringeworthy taglines out of the way first before moving onto the catchy ones….

Table of Contents

Worst Country Tourism Slogans

Armenia – Visit Armenia, It is Beautiful

Straight to the point but I feel like Armenia kind of mailed it in on this one.

Explore Armenia

Brazil – Visit and Love Us

Sounds a bit needy to me, Brazil.

Explore Brazil

Brunei Darussalam – Abode of Peace

Interesting slogan for a country known for its human rights violations…

Explore Brunei Darussalam

El Salvador – El Salvador: Impressive!

I guess this is a step up from their previous slogan “The 45-Minute Country” but still a bit lackluster.

Explore El Salvador

Finland – I Wish I Was in Finland

Putting the words in tourists’ mouths…

Explore Finland

Gibraltar (UK) – Time to be Enlightened

I’m pretty sure Gibraltar is all about a giant rock so I’m not sure what’s so enlightening?

Explore Gibraltar

Honduras – Everything is Here

Bold claim, Honduras.

Explore Honduras

Hungary – WOW Hungary

WOW is supposedly an acronym for Wellspring of Wonders but it really only works if you’re in the know. I kinda feel like they should just spell it out and skip the acronym altogether?

Explore Hungary

Indonesia – Wonderful Indonesia

I’m sure it is wonderful but I feel like they missed an opportunity for something more creative here…

Explore Indonesia

Iran – You Are Invited

Nice sentiment but are we really? At least for Americans, I’m not so sure how welcome we’d be.

Explore Iran

Jordan – Yes, It’s Jordan

Jordan’s getting a bit cocky here if you ask me…

Explore Jordan

Luxembourg – Live Your Unexpected Luxembourg

I’m not even sure what this means? I’ve been to Luxembourg and it is a beautiful but bland tiny speck of a country.

Explore Luxembourg

Montserrat (UK) – Come. We Have Time for You.

It’s actually so bad that it’s kind of good.

Explore Montserrat

The Netherlands – The Original Cool

I think I’m missing something. What does this even mean?

Explore The Netherlands

Paraguay – You Have to Feel It!

Feel what? A bit forward for a first date.

Explore Paraguay

Slovakia – Travel in Slovakia – Good Idea

I actually secretly love how cringeworthy this one is…

Explore Slovakia

Syria – Always Beautiful

Really, Syria? The decades of civil war might imply otherwise.

Explore Syria

Tunisia – I Feel Like Tunisia

What does this even mean?!

Explore Tunisia

United States – All Within Your Reach

America, you can do better. First of all, our country is huge. Second of all, I beg to differ based on the rampant racial and gender inequity coursing through our nation.

Explore the United States

Uruguay – Uruguay Natural

Huh? I don’t get it.

Explore Uruguay

Best Country Tourism Slogans

Anguilla (UK) – Tranquillity Wrapped in Blue

This conjures up an image of taking a nap on a beach, wrapped up in a beach towel, with not a care in the world.

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Antigua and Barbuda  – The Beach is Just the Beginning

I like both the alliteration and the implication that there’s so much more to this country than it belies on the surface.

Explore Antigua and Barbuda

Austria – Arrive and Revive

This just sounds so refreshing!

Explore Austria

Bhutan – Happiness is a Place

Bhutan measures Gross Domestic Happiness as a metric of success so I believe them…

Explore Bhutan

Cape Verde – No Stress

Sounds good to me!

Explore Cape Verde

Denmark – The Happiest Place on Earth

If you’ve got it, flaunt it.

Explore Denmark

Djibouti – Djibeauty

See what they did there? Love the catchphrase but you need to work on your logo, Djibouti.

Explore Djibouti

Faroe Islands (Denmark) – Unspoiled, Unexplored, Unbelievable

I’m all about the hidden gems so sign me up!

Explore Faroe Islands

Fiji – Where Happiness Finds You

Yes, please. 🙋🏻‍♀️

Explore Fiji

Kiribati – For Travellers

The implication is that Kiribati is for travelers, NOT tourists. And I like it.

Explore Kiribati

Montenegro – Wild Beauty

Something about this slogan just resonates with me.

Explore Montenegro

Morocco – Much Mor

Clever, Morocco.

Explore Morocco

Mozambique – Explore the Unexplored!

My kind of traveling!

Explore Mozambique

Nigeria – Good People, Great Nation

I just love the country pride and it actually really makes me want to visit.

Explore Nigeria

Oman – Beauty Has an Address

Since I list Oman as one of my favorite places I have visited, I can attest to the truth of this statement.

Explore Oman

Philippines – It’s More Fun in the Philippines

Enticing…I’d like to find out if this is true!

Explore Philippines

Tajikistan – Feel the Friendship

Sounds lovely, Tajikistan.

Explore Tajikistan

Timor-Leste – Explore the Undiscovered

Hidden gems are my jam. One day, Timor-Leste, one day.

Explore Timor-Leste

Ukraine – It’s All About U

I love both the play on words and the inviting sentiment here!

Explore Ukraine

Uzbekistan – Naturally Irresistible!

From the pictures I’ve seen, I’m dying to find out if I can’t resist the nature in Uzbekistan.

Explore Uzbekistan

Complete List of Tourism Slogans by Country

Afghanistan – N/A

Albania – Go Your Own Way

Algeria – Tourism for Everybody

American Samoa (US) – N/A

Angola – Country of the Future

Andorra – The Pyrenean Country

Antarctica – The White Continent

Argentina – Beats to Your Rhythm

Artsakh (Armenia) – A Hidden Treasure

Aruba (Netherlands) – One Happy Island

Australia – Come Live Australia’s PhilAUSophy

Azerbaijan – Take Another Look

Bahamas – Fly Away

Bahrain – Ours. Yours. Bahrain.

Bangladesh – Beautiful Bangladesh

Barbados – Brilliant Barbados

Belarus – Hospitality Without Borders

Belgium – The Place to Be

Belize – Belize is a Curious Place

Benin – N/A

Bermuda (UK) – So Much More

Bolivia – Bolivia Awaits You

Bonaire (Netherlands) – Once a Visitor Always a Friend

Bosnia and Herzegovina – The Heart of SE Europe

Botswana – Our Pride, Your Destination

Brazil – Brazil. Visit and Love Us

Bulgaria – A Discovery to Share

Burkina Faso – N/A

Burundi – Beautiful Burundi

Cabo Verde – No Stress

Cambodia – Kingdom of Wonder

Cameroon – Africa in Miniature

Canada – Keep Exploring

Cayman Islands (UK) – Dream in Cayman

Central African Republic – N/A

Chad – Oasis of the Sahel

Chile – Where the Impossible is Possible

China – Explore the World with Us

Colombia – Colombia is Magical Realism

Comoros – N/A

Congo, Democratic Republic of – N/A

Congo, Republic of – N/A

Cook Islands (New Zealand) – Love A Little Paradise

Costa Rica – Essential Costa Rica

Côte d’Ivoire – N/A

Croatia – Full of Life

Cuba – Autentica Cuba

Curaçao (Netherlands) – Curacao: Real. Different.

Cyprus – Cyprus in Your Heart

Czech Republic – Land of Stories

Dominica – The Nature Island

Dominican Republic – Dominican Republic Has It All

East Timor – Being First Has Its Rewards

Ecuador – All You Need is Ecuador

Egypt – Where It All Begins

England – Discover Your England

Equatorial Guinea – N/A

Eritrea – N/A

Estonia – Epic Estonia

Eswatini – A Royal Experience

Ethiopia – Land of Origins

Falkland Islands (UK) – Desire the Right

France – Rendez Vous en France

French Guiana (France) – N/A

French Polynesia (France) – Reconnect with the World

Gabon – N/A

Gambia – The Smiling Coast of Africa

Georgia – For the Best Moments of Your Life

Germany – Simply Inspiring

Ghana – Culture, Warmth, and Much More

Greece – Always in Season

Greenland (Denmark) – N/A

Grenada – Pure Grenada: The Spice of the Caribbean

Guadeloupe (France) – The French Caribbean Archipelago

Guam (US) – Where America’s Day Begins

Guatemala – Heart of the Mayan World

Guinea – N/A

Guinea-Bissau – N/A

Guyana – South America, Undiscovered

Haiti – Experience It!

Hong Kong (China) – Best of It All, It’s in Hong Kong

Iceland – Inspired by Iceland

India – Incredible India

Iraq – The Other Iraq (Kurdistan)

Ireland – Jump into Ireland

Israel – Land of Creation

Italy – Made in Italy

Jamaica – Heartbeat of the World

Japan – Endless Discovery

Kazakhstan – The Land of Wonders

Kenya – Magical Kenya

Kosovo – N/A

Kuwait – Pearl of the Gulf

Kyrgyzstan – So Much to Discover!

Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Laos) – Simply Beautiful

Latvia – Best Enjoyed Slowly

Lebanon – Passion for Living

Lesotho – The Kingdom in the Sky

Liberia – The Gateway for Tourism

Libya – N/A

Liechtenstein – Experience Princely Moments

Lithuania – Real is Beautiful

Macau (China) – The City of Dreams

Madagascar – A Genuine Island, A World Apart

Malawi – The Warm Heart of Africa

Malaysia – Truly Asia

Maldives – The Sunny Side of Life

Malta – Truly Mediterranean

Marshall Islands – N/A

Martinique (France) – There’s Only One Martinique

Mauritania – N/A

Mauritius – It’s a Pleasure

Mayotte (France) – N/A

Mexico – A World of Its Own

Micronesia (Federated States of) – Experience the Warmth

Moldova – Discover the Routes of Life

Monaco – For You

Mongolia – Nomadic by Nature

Myanmar – Myanmar, Be Enchanted

Namibia – Endless Horizons

Nauru – N/A

Nepal – Lifetime Experiences

Netherlands – The Original Cool

New Caledonia (France) – Pacific Heart

New Zealand – 100% Pure

Nicaragua – I Love You As You Are

Niger – N/A

Niue (New Zealand) – Nowhere Like Us

North Korea – N/A

North Macedonia – North Macedonia Timeless

Northern Mariana Islands (US) – N/A

Norway – Powered by Nature

Oman – Beauty Has An Address

Pakistan – It’s Beautiful, It’s Pakistan

Palau – Pristine Paradise Palau

Palestinian Territories – A Land of the Heart

Panama – Discovered by Nature

Papua New Guinea – A Million Different Journeys

Peru – Land of the Incas

Pitcairn Island (UK) – Come Explore

Poland – Move Your Imagination

Portugal – Europe’s West Coast

Puerto Rico (US) – Ready to Enchant You

Qatar – Qurated for You

Reunion Island (France) – The Ultimate Island

Romania – Explore the Carpathian Garden

Russian Federation – Reveal Your Own Russia

Rwanda – Discover the Land of a Thousand Hills

Saba (Netherlands) – The Unspoiled Queen of the Caribbean

Samoa – Beautiful Samoa

San Marino – San Marino For All

Sao Tome and Principe – N/A

Saudi Arabia – Experience to Discover

Scotland – A Spirit of Its Own

Senegal – N/A

Serbia – My Serbia

Seychelles – Another World

Sierra Leone – The Freedom to Explore

Singapore – Passion Made Possible

Slovenia – I Feel sLOVEnia

Solomon Islands – Solomon Is.

Somalia – N/A

South Africa – Inspiring New Ways

South Korea – Imagine Your Korea

South Sudan – N/A

Spain – #spainindetail

Sri Lanka – So Sri Lanka

St. Eustatius (Netherlands) – The Caribbean’s Hidden Treasure

St. Kitts and Nevis – Follow Your Heart

St. Lucia – Let Her Inspire You

St. Martin (France) / St. Maarten (Netherlands) – The Friendly Island

St. Vincent and the Grenadines – The Caribbean You’re Looking For

Sudan – N/A

Suriname – A Colorful Experience…Exotic Beyond Words

Sweden – N/A

Switzerland – Get Natural

Taiwan – The Heart of Asia

Tanzania – The Soul of Africa

Thailand – Amazing Thailand: It Begins with the People

Tibet (China) – Take a Trip to the Holy Land

Tonga – The True South Pacific

Trinidad and Tobago – Go Beyond Ordinary

Turkey – Be Our Guest

Turkmenistan – The Heart of the Great Silk Road

Turks and Caicos Islands (UK) – Beautiful by Nature

Tuvalu – Timeless Tuvalu

Uganda – The Pearl of Africa

United Arab Emirates – Discover All That’s Possible

United Kingdom – Home of Amazing Moments

United States of America – All Within Your Reach

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Venezuela – Venezuela is Your Destination!

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Virgin Islands (UK) – Nature’s Little Secrets

Virgin Islands (US) – Visit To Be Inspired

Wales – #findyourepic

Wallis and Futuna Islands (France) – Islands of Hidden Treasures

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Zimbabwe – A World of Wonders

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The iconic posters of Paris 2024

The iconic posters for the Paris 2024 Games were revealed on 4 March 2024 at Musée d’Orsay. Designed to illustrate the Games which they represent, the posters are a tradition: since the Stockholm Games in 1912, every Organising Committee has highlighted its symbols through them.

The Paris 2024 posters were created in conjunction with French illustrator Ugo Gattoni. With their rich details, they are the dream-like portrayal of a stadium-city, echoing our slogan “Games Wide Open” and reflecting our project’s ambition: to bring sport into the city.

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A STADIUM-CITY FOR “GAMES WIDE OPEN”

The Paris 2024 posters depict a fantasy city that also serves as a gigantic stadium, within which sit the capital’s monuments, symbols of France, various Paris 2024 competition venues and several different sports and key figures. This spectacular landscape invites spectators to dive in and discover an entire range of different details and miniature scenes that, combined, form a fascinating and extremely colourful whole.

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The Paris 2024 posters were created using a diptych design to bring together Olympism and Paralympism. For the first time in the history of the Summer Games, the Olympic and Paralympic posters were designed together: each one can work independently, while combining to form one seamless united image that tells the overall story of Paris 2024. By uniting in this way, they highlight and celebrate the shared ambition of Paris 2024 for the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games: one emblem, one slogan, one Team France!

Various elements, symbols and values representing Paris 2024, Olympism and Paralympism are featured on the posters:

• Symbols of the Games (Olympic rings, the Agitos, Stoke Mandeville, the Olympic motto, medals, etc.).

• Symbols of Paris 2024 (mascots, Olympic flame’s arrival in Marseille on board the Belem, Marathon Pour Tous, boats for the ceremony on the Seine, Olympic parity, iconic competition venues, etc.).

• Iconic elements representing Paris and France (Eiffel Tower, Marianne, Patrouille de France, Paris Metro, River Seine, Arc de Triomphe, etc.).

• The many sports that will be represented at the Games including breaking, sport climbing, skateboarding, surfing, and more.

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To meet the major challenge of representing the rich and varied features of the Paris 2024 project within a single piece, Paris 2024 called on artist Ugo Gattoni to visualise the enterprise through a spectacular image.

Ugo Gattoni is a French illustrator born in Paris in 1988. He is renowned worldwide for his style and various creations, which have enabled him to work with leading French luxury houses. His characteristic style is marked by fantasy, surrealism, and the profusion of details. His drawings feature giant elements alongside tiny ones, and spectators are invited to lose themselves in the many different micro-stories that they tell.

To create the posters, Gattoni first embraced the vision and universe of Paris 2024, enabling him to successfully illustrate the soul of these Games. Gattoni spent more than 2,000 hours across six months of intense work producing the designs.

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What Is Disneyland Paris Slogan?

By Alice Nichols

Disneyland Paris is a popular theme park destination located in Marne-la-Vallée, France. The park, which is owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company, attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year.

One of the things that make Disneyland Paris stand out is its catchy slogan. So, what exactly is Disneyland Paris’ slogan? Let’s find out.

Disneyland Paris’ Slogan

Disneyland Paris’ slogan is “Where Magic Gets Real.” This slogan perfectly captures the essence of the park and what visitors can expect when they visit. It suggests that Disneyland Paris is a place where visitors can experience the magic of Disney in a real-world setting.

The Meaning Behind the Slogan

The slogan “Where Magic Gets Real” has a deeper meaning than just being a catchy phrase. It implies that when visitors come to Disneyland Paris, they are transported to a world where their dreams become reality. They can meet their favorite Disney characters, ride thrilling attractions, and immerse themselves in enchanting lands that are inspired by classic Disney stories.

Disneyland Paris invites visitors to step into a world where anything is possible. The slogan encapsulates everything that makes Disneyland Paris such a special place. It’s not just about riding roller coasters and eating popcorn; it’s about creating memories that will last a lifetime.

The Importance of Slogans

Slogans are an essential part of branding and marketing. A good slogan should be memorable, catchy, and convey the essence of the brand in just a few words. A great slogan can help create an emotional connection between consumers and the brand.

Disneyland Paris’ “Where Magic Gets Real” does just that. It resonates with people around the world who grew up watching Disney movies and dreaming of visiting one of the magical parks someday. The slogan creates an emotional connection with visitors and makes them feel like they are part of something special.

In Conclusion

Disneyland Paris’ slogan, “Where Magic Gets Real,” is a powerful statement that captures the essence of what the park is all about. It’s a place where visitors can experience the magic of Disney in a real-world setting.

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After falling by 75 percent in 2020, travel is on its way to a full recovery by the end of 2024. Domestic travel is expected to grow 3 percent annually and reach 19 billion lodging nights per year by 2030. 1 Unless otherwise noted, the source for all data and projections is Oxford Economics. Over the same time frame, international travel should likewise ramp up to its historical average of nine billion nights. Spending on travel is expected to follow a similar trajectory, with an estimated $8.6 trillion in traveler outlays in 2024, representing roughly 9 percent of this year’s global GDP.

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This article is a collaborative effort by Caroline Tufft , Margaux Constantin , Matteo Pacca , and Ryan Mann , with Ivan Gladstone and Jasperina de Vries, representing views from McKinsey’s Travel, Logistics & Infrastructure Practice.

There’s no doubt people still love to travel and will continue to seek new experiences in new places. But where will travelers come from, and where will they go? We developed a snapshot of current traveler flows, along with estimates for growth through 2030. For the purposes of this report, we have divided the world into four regions—the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East and Africa.

Our analysis identifies three major themes for industry stakeholders to consider:

• The bulk of travel spending is close to home. Stakeholders should ensure they capture the full potential of domestic travel before shifting their focus to international travelers. And they should start with international travelers who visit nearby countries—as intraregional trips represent the largest travel segment after domestic trips.
• Source markets are shifting. Although established source markets continue to anchor global travel, Eastern Europe, India, and Southeast Asia are all becoming fast-growing sources of outbound tourism.
• The destinations of the future may not be the ones you imagine. Alongside enduring favorites, places that weren’t on many tourists’ maps are finding clever ways to lure international travelers and establish themselves as desirable destinations.

The bulk of travel spending is close to home

International travel might feel more glamorous, but tourism players should not forget that domestic travel still represents the bulk of the market, accounting for 75 percent of global travel spending (Exhibit 1). Domestic travel recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than international travel, as is typical coming out of downturns. And although there has been a recent boom in “revenge travel,” with travelers prioritizing international trips that were delayed by the pandemic, a return to prepandemic norms, in which domestic travel represents 70 percent of spending, is expected by 2030.

The United States is the world’s largest domestic travel market at $1 trillion in annual spending. Sixty-eight percent of all trips that start in the United States remain within its borders. Domestic demand has softened slightly, as American travelers return abroad. 2 Dawit Habtemariam, “Domestic U.S. tourism growth levels off as Americans head overseas,” Skift, August 18, 2023. But tourism players with the right offerings are still thriving: five national parks broke attendance records in 2023 (including Joshua Tree National Park, which capitalized on growing interest from stargazers indulging in “dark sky” tourism 3 Scott McConkey, “5 national parks set attendance records in 2023, and the reasons may surprise you,” Wealth of Geeks, April 16, 2024. ).

China’s $744 billion domestic travel market is currently the world’s second largest. Chinese travelers spent the pandemic learning to appreciate the diversity of experiences on offer within their own country. Even as borders open back up, Chinese travelers are staying close to home. And domestic destinations are benefiting: for example, Changchun (home to the Changchun Ice and Snow Festival) realized 160 percent year-on-year growth in visitors in 2023. 4 Shi Xiaoji, “Why don’t Chinese people like to travel abroad anymore? The global tourism industry has lost 900 billion yuan. What is the situation?,” NetEase, February 12, 2024. In 2024, domestic travel during Lunar New Year exceeded prepandemic levels by 19 percent.

China’s domestic travel market is expected to grow 12 percent annually and overtake the United States’ to become the world’s largest by 2030. Hotel construction reflects this expectation: 30 percent of the global hotel construction pipeline is currently concentrated in China. The pipeline is heavily skewed toward luxury properties, with more than twice as many luxury hotels under construction in China as in the United States.

India, currently the world’s sixth-largest domestic travel market by spending, is another thriving area for domestic travel. With the subcontinent’s growing middle class powering travel spending growth of roughly 9 percent per year, India’s domestic market could overtake Japan’s and Mexico’s to become the world’s fourth largest by 2030. Domestic air passenger traffic in India is projected to double by 2030, 5 Murali Krishnan, “Can India’s airports cope with rapid passenger growth?,” Deutsche Welle, February 7, 2024. boosted in part by a state-subsidized initiative that aims to connect underserved domestic airports. 6 “India is seeing a massive aviation boom,” Economist , November 23, 2023.

When travelers do go abroad, they often stay close to home (Exhibit 2).

Europe and Asia, in particular, demonstrate strong and growing intraregional travel markets.

Recognizing this general trend, stakeholders have been funneling investment toward regional tourism destinations. An Emirati wealth fund, for instance, has announced its intent to invest roughly $35 billion into established hospitality properties and development opportunities in Egypt. 7 Michael Gunn and Mirette Magdy, “UAE’s $35 billion Egypt deal marks Gulf powers’ buying spree,” Bloomberg, April 27, 2024.

Europe has long played host to a high share of intraregional travel. Seventy percent of its travelers’ international trips stay within the region. Europe’s most popular destinations for intraregional travelers are perennial warm-weather favorites—Spain (18 percent), Italy (10 percent), and France (8 percent)—with limited change to these preferences expected between now and 2030.

Despite longer travel distances between Asian countries, Asia’s intraregional travel market is beginning to resemble Europe’s. Intraregional travel currently accounts for about 60 percent of international trips in Asia—a share expected to climb to 64 percent by 2030. As in Europe in past decades, Asian intraregional travel is benefiting from diminishing visa barriers and the development of a low-cost, regional flight network.

Thailand is projected to enjoy continued, growing popularity with Asian travelers. Thailand waived visa requirements for Chinese tourists in 2023 and plans to do the same for Indian tourists starting in 2024. It has aggressively targeted the fast-growing Indian traveler segment, launching more than 50 marketing campaigns directed at Indians over the past decade. The investment may be paying off: Bangkok recently overtook Dubai as the most popular city destination for Indian tourists. 8 “Bangkok overtakes Dubai as top destination for Indians post visa relaxation, reveals Agoda,” PR Newswire, January 18, 2024.

A McKinsey ConsumerWise survey on consumer sentiment, conducted in February 2024, suggests that Chinese travelers are also exhibiting high interest in international travel, with 36 percent of survey respondents indicating that they intend to spend more on international travel in the next three months. 9 Daniel Zipser, “ China brief: Consumers are spending again (outside of China) ,” McKinsey, April 8, 2024. Much of this interest is directed toward regional destinations such as Southeast Asia and Japan, with interest in travel to Europe down from previous years. 10 Guang Chen, Zi Chen, Steve Saxon, and Jackey Yu, “ Outlook for China tourism 2023: Light at the end of the tunnel ,” McKinsey, May 9, 2023.

Given travelers’ preference for proximity, how can tourism stakeholders further capitalize on domestic and intraregional travel demand? Here are a few strategies:

• Craft offerings that encourage domestic tourists to rediscover local gems. Destinations, hotels, and transportation providers can encourage domestic tourists to integrate lesser-known cultural landmarks into their trips to visit friends and relatives. In France, the upscale hotel chain Relais & Châteaux markets historic properties that lie far from classic tourist sights—such as Château Saint-Jean in rural Auvergne—as a welcome escape from the bustle of Paris. In Mexico, the Pueblos Mágicos program has successfully boosted domestic tourist visits to a set of “magical towns” that showcase Mexican heritage.
• Fold one-off domestic destinations into fuller itineraries. Route 66 in the United States is a classic road trip pathway, which spurs visits to attractions all along the highway’s length. Tourism stakeholders can collaborate to create similar types of domestic itineraries around the world. For instance, Mexico has expanded on its Pueblos Mágicos concept by branding coordinated visits to multiple villages as “magical routes.” In France, local tourism boards and vineyards have collaborated to promote bucket list “wine routes” around the country.
• Make crossing borders into neighboring countries seamless. Removing logistical barriers to travel can nudge tourists to upgrade a one-off trip to a single attraction into a bucket list journey across multiple, less-trodden destinations. In Africa, for example, Ethiopian Airlines is facilitating cross-border travel to major regional tourist sites through improved air connectivity. In Asia, Thailand has announced its intent to create a joint visa easing travel among Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Source markets are shifting

The United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, and France remain the world’s five largest sources of travelers, in that order. These countries collectively accounted for 38 percent of international travel spending in 2023 and are expected to remain the top five source markets through 2030. But interest in travel is blossoming in other parts of the world—causing a shift in the balance of outbound travel flows (Exhibit 3).

North Americans’ travel spending is projected to hold steady at roughly 3 percent annual growth. US consumers voice growing concerns about inflation, and the most cost-constrained traveler segments are reducing travel, which is affecting ultra-low-cost airlines and budget hotels. Most travelers, however, plan to continue traveling: McKinsey research suggests that American consumers rank international and domestic travel as their highest-priority areas for discretionary spending. Instead of canceling their trips, these consumers are adapting their behavior by traveling during off-peak periods or booking travel further in advance. Travel spending by Europeans paints a slightly rosier picture, with roughly 5 percent projected annual growth. Meanwhile, the projected 12 percent annual growth in Chinese travelers’ spending should anchor substantial increases in travel spending across Northeast Asia.

Alongside these enduring traveler segments, new groups of travelers are emerging. Eastern Europe, India, and Southeast Asia are still comparatively small source markets, but they are developing fast-growing pools of first-time tourists (Exhibit 4).

India’s breakneck GDP growth of 6 percent year over year is bolstering a new generation of travelers, 11 Benjamin Laker, “India will grow to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2027,” Forbes , February 23, 2024. resulting in a projected annual growth in travel spending of 9 percent between now and 2030. Indian air carriers and lodging companies are making substantial investments to meet projected demand. Budget airline IndiGo placed the largest aircraft order in commercial aviation history in 2023, when it pledged to buy 500 Airbus A320 planes 12 Anna Cooban, “Biggest plane deal in history: Airbus clinches massive order from India’s IndiGo,” CNN, June 19, 2023. ; that same week, Air India nearly equaled IndiGo’s order size with purchase agreements for 250 Airbus and 220 Boeing jets. IndiGo later added an order for 30 additional Airbus A350 planes, well suited to serving both domestic and international routes. 13 “Airbus confirms IndiGo's A350 aircraft order,” Economic Times , May 6, 2024. The Indian Hotels Company Limited is ramping up its hotel pipeline, aiming to open two new hotels per month in the near future. International players are not sitting on the sidelines: seven hotel chains are launching new brands in India in 2024, 14 Peden Doma Bhutia, “Indian Hotels expansion plans: 2 new brands launching, 2 hotels opening every month,” Skift, February 2, 2024. including Marriott’s first Moxy- and Tribute-branded hotels in India and entrants from Hilton’s Curio and Tapestry brands. 15 Forum Gandhi, “Check-in frenzy: International hotel giants unleash fresh brands in India’s booming hospitality landscape,” Hindu Businessline , February 13, 2024. Development focus has shifted away from major metropolises such as Mumbai and Delhi and toward fast-developing, smaller cities such as Chandigarh and Hyderabad.

Southeast Asian travel spending is projected to grow at roughly 7 percent per year. Pockets of particularly high growth exist in Cambodia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. To capitalize on this blossoming source market, neighboring countries are rolling out attractive visa arrangements: for example, China has agreed to reciprocal visa waivers for short-term travelers from Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. 16 Julienna Law, “China launches ‘visa-free era’ with Southeast Asia. Will travel retail boom?,” Jing Daily , January 30, 2024.

Travel spending by Eastern Europeans is expected to grow at 7 percent per year until 2030—two percentage points higher than spending by Western Europeans. Areas of especially high growth include the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland, where middle-class travelers are increasingly venturing farther afield. Major tourism players, including the TUI Group, have tapped into these new source markets by offering charter flights to warm-weather destinations such as Egypt. 17 Hildbrandt von Klaus, “TUI develops Czech Republic as a new source market,” FVW, December 22, 2023.

Although the number of travelers from these new source markets is growing, their purchasing power remains relatively limited. Compared with Western European travelers (who average $159 per night in total travel spending), South Asians spend 20 percent less, Eastern Europeans spend 40 percent less, and Southeast Asians spend 55 percent less. Only 3 percent of the current Asian hotel construction pipeline caters to economy travelers, suggesting a potential supply gap of rooms that could appeal to budget-constrained tourists.

While acknowledging that historical source markets will continue to constitute the bulk of travel spending, tourism players can consider actions such as these to capitalize on growing travel demand from newer markets:

• Reduce obstacles to travel. Countries can look for ways to strategically invest in simplifying travel for visitors from growing source markets. In 2017, for example, Azerbaijan introduced express processing of electronic visas for Indian visitors; annual arrivals from India increased fivefold in two years. Requirements regarding passport photocopies or in-person check-ins can similarly be assessed with an eye toward reducing red tape for travelers.
• Use culturally relevant marketing channels to reach new demographics. Unique, thoughtful marketing strategies can help destinations place themselves on first-time travelers’ bucket lists. For example, after the release of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara , a popular Bollywood movie shot in Spain with support from the Spanish Ministry of Tourism, Indian tourism to Spain increased by 65 percent. 18 “ Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara part of syllabus in Spain colleges,” India Today , June 6, 2004.
• Give new travelers the tech they expect. Travelers from newer source markets often have access to tech-forward travel offerings. For example, Indian travelers can travel anywhere within their country without physical identification, thanks to the Digi Yatra app. The Southeast Asian rideshare app Grab has several helpful travel features that competitors lack, such as automated menu translation and currency conversion. Tourism stakeholders should consider how to adapt to the tech expectations of newer travelers, integrating relevant offerings that ease journeys.
• Create vibrant experiences tailored to different price points. Crafting lower-budget offerings for more cost-constrained travelers doesn’t need to result in giving them a subpar experience. Capsule hotels, in which guests sleep in small cubbies, began as a response to the high cost of accommodations in Japan, but they have become an attraction in their own right—appearing on many must-do lists. 19 Philip Tang, “24 of the best experiences in Japan,” Lonely Planet, March 23, 2024.

The places you’ll go: The destinations of the future may not be the ones you imagine

The world’s top ten destination countries (the United States, Spain, China, France, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Italy, Thailand, Japan, and India, in that order) currently receive 45 percent of all travel spending, including for domestic travel. But some new locales are gaining traction (Exhibit 5).

A significant number of travelers are expanding their horizons, booking journeys to less visited countries that are near to old standbys. For instance, Laos and Malaysia, which both border Thailand—an established destination that is home to Bangkok, the world’s most visited city 20 Katherine LaGrave, “This is the world’s most visited city,” AFAR , January 31, 2024. —are up a respective 20 percent and 17 percent, respectively, in year-over-year international travel spending.

The world’s top ten destination countries currently receive 45 percent of all travel spending, including domestic-travel spending. But some new locales are gaining traction.

Several other countries that have crafted thoughtful tourism demand generation strategies—such as Peru, the Philippines, Rwanda, and Vietnam—are also expected to reap benefits in the coming years. Vietnam logged a remarkable 40 percent increase in tourism spending in the five years before the pandemic. Postpandemic, it has rebounded in part by waiving visa requirements for European travelers (while indicating intent to offer similar exemptions in the future for Chinese and Indian travelers). 21 Ashvita Singh, “Vietnam looks to offer visa-free entry to Indians: India report,” Skift, November 20, 2023. The Philippines has made a concerted effort to shift its sun-and-beach branding toward a more well-rounded image, replacing its long-standing “It’s more fun in the Philippines” tourism slogan with “Love the Philippines.” Peru is highlighting less visited archeological sites while also marketing itself as a top-notch culinary destination through the promotion of Peruvian restaurants abroad. Rwanda is investing in infrastructure to become a major African transit hub, facilitated by Qatar Airways’ purchase of a 60 percent stake in the country’s major airport. 22 Dylan Cresswell, “Rwanda plots ambitious tourism recovery,” African Business , July 28, 2022. Rwanda has also successfully capitalized on sustainable tourism: by charging $1,500 per gorilla trekking permit, for instance, it has maximized revenue while reducing environmental impact.

Tourism players might consider taking some of these actions to lure tourists to less familiar destinations:

• Collaborate across the tourism ecosystem. Promotion is not solely the domain of destination marketing organizations. Accommodation, transportation, and experience providers can also play important roles. In Singapore, for instance, the luxury resort Marina Bay Sands partners extensively with Singapore Airlines and the Singapore Tourism Board to offer compelling tourism offerings. Past collaborations have included flight and stay packages built around culinary festivals and a Lunar New Year drone show. 23 “Singapore Tourism Board, Marina Bay Sands & UOB partner to enliven Marina Bay precinct,” Singapore Tourism Board news release, January 25, 2024.
• Use infrastructure linkage to promote new destinations. By extending route options, transportation providers can encourage visitors to create itineraries that combine familiar destinations with new attractions. In Asia, Thailand’s tourism authority has attempted to nudge visitors away from the most heavily trafficked parts of the country, such as Bangkok and Phuket, and toward less popular destinations.
• Deploy social media to reach different demographics. Innovative social media campaigns can help put a destination on the map. Australia launched its “Ruby the kangaroo” campaign in China to coincide with the return of postpandemic air capacity between the two places. A video adapted for Chinese context (with appropriate gestures and a hashtag in Mandarin) garnered more than 20 million views in a single day on one of China’s largest social media platforms. 24 Nicole Gong, “Can Ruby the kangaroo bring Chinese tourists hopping back to Australia?,” SBS, June 5, 2023.
• Embrace unknown status. “Off the beaten path” messaging can appeal to widely traveled tourists seeking fresh experiences. Saudi Arabia’s “#WhereInTheWorld” campaign promoted the country’s tourist spots by acknowledging that they are less familiar to travelers, using a series of images that compared these spots with better-known destinations.

As tourism stakeholders look to the future, they can take steps to ensure that they continue to delight existing travelers while also embracing new ones. Domestic and intraregional tourism remain major opportunities—catering to local tourists’ preferences while building infrastructure that makes travel more seamless within a region could help capture them. Creative collaboration among tourism stakeholders can help put lesser-known destinations on the map. Travel tides are shifting. Expertly navigating these currents could yield rich rewards.

Caroline Tufft is a senior partner in McKinsey’s London office, Margaux Constantin is a partner in the Dubai office, Matteo Pacca is a senior partner in the Paris office, Ryan Mann is a partner in the Chicago office, Ivan Gladstone is an associate partner in the Riyadh office, and Jasperina de Vries is an associate partner in the Amsterdam office.

The authors wish to thank Abdulhadi Alghamdi, Alessandra Powell, Alex Dichter, Cedric Tsai, Diane Vu, Elisa Wallwitz, Lily Miller, Maggie Coffey, Nadya Snezhkova, Nick Meronyk, Paulina Baum, Peimin Suo, Rebecca Stone, Sarah Fellay, Sarah Sahel, Steffen Fuchs, Steffen Köpke, Steve Saxon, Sophia Wang, and Urs Binggeli for their contributions to this article.

This article was edited by Seth Stevenson, a senior editor in the New York office.

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In the ensuing postgame interview on TNT , Barkley said he hadn't been to Minnesota in about 20 years, which coincides with the Wolves' last trip to the conference finals . Before Barkley could continue, however, Edwards interjected with a now-iconic one-liner:

"Bring ya ass!"

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Chuck: "I have not been to Minnesota in probably 20 years." Ant: "Bring ya ass!" 😂 pic.twitter.com/GRJ7iLvinC — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 20, 2024

Barkley will indeed head to Minnesota, and the state's tourism agency is encouraging others to do the same.

Explore Minnesota ran a promotion on Monday telling basketball fans to "bring ya a**" to the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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Minnesota is ready for you, basketball fans! 🏀 Let's go, @Timberwolves ! 🐺 pic.twitter.com/AXz4RR1tdW — Explore Minnesota (@exploreminn) May 20, 2024

Going a step further, BringYaAss.com redirects to the Explore Minnesota homepage .

Barkley, the Dallas Mavericks and fans will bring their asses to Minnesota for Wednesday's Game 1 with tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET .

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Environmental activist sticks protest poster to famous Monet painting in Paris

By Lucia Suarez Sang

June 1, 2024 / 11:32 AM EDT / CBS News

An environmental activist was arrested Saturday after she stuck a protest sign to a Monet painting at the famed Orsay Museum in Paris.

The activist with the group Food Riposte targeted Claude Monet's "Poppy Field" painting, affixing a sticker that covered about half of the artwork with an apocalyptic, futuristic vision of the same scene, according to The Associated Press.

The group said it's supposed to show what the field would look like in 2100, after it's been "ravaged by flames and drought" if more action isn't taken against climate change.

The museum, known in French as the Musée d'Orsay, is a top tourist destination and home to some of the world's most-loved Impressionist work.

It was not immediately clear whether the incident damaged the 151-year-old painting. The museum did not respond to the Associated Press' request for comment.

The woman was detained pending investigation, according to Paris police.

Food Riposte is one of several environmental activist groups that target famous artworks and stage protests across Europe in calls for action to the earth from further damage to the climate.

In January, two women with Food Riposte hurled soup at the glass protecting the "Mona Lisa" at the Louvre Museum in Paris and shouted slogans advocating for a sustainable food system.

Last month, at the British Library in London, an 82-year-old priest and an 85-year-old retired teacher were detained after they smashed the glass case containing an original copy of the Magna Carta . The pair of protesters from Just Stop Oil pounded on the case with a hammer and chisel.

Weeks later, six climate activists with the German-based group Last Generation, were arrested after they broke into the Munich airport and glued themselves to access routes leading to runways, officials said. It caused the airport to be temporarily closed and led to around 60 flight cancellations during a busy holiday weekend.

Last year, climate activists turned the water of Rome's iconic Trevi Fountain black in  protest of the fossil fuel industry . Activist group Ultima Generazione said that eight people poured "vegetable charcoal" in the water as demonstrators pushed for an "immediate stop" to fossil fuel subsidies.

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Lucia Suarez Sang is an associate managing editor at CBSNews.com. Previously, Lucia was the director of digital content at FOX61 News in Connecticut and has previously written for outlets including FoxNews.com, Fox News Latino and the Rutland Herald.

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Climate activist sticks protest sign to Monet painting in Paris

T his is the infuriating moment a climate activist defaced a Monet painting Paris' Musée d'Orsay by sticking a protest sign over the famed work of art. 

The protester, from French environmental activist group Riposte Alimentaire ('Food Counterattack'), targeted 'Poppy Field' by Claude Monet, defacing it with a sticker that covered half the painting with an apocalyptic vision of the same scene.

The group said it's purpose is to show how the field would look 'ravaged by flames and drought' in the year 2100,  if more action isn't taken against climate change . 

The museum, known in French as the Musee d'Orsay, is a top tourist destination and home to some of the world's most-loved Impressionist works.

The woman was detained pending investigation, according to Paris police.

It was unclear whether the incident damaged the painting and the museum did not respond to requests for comment. 

It was the latest of several actions by protesters from the group to target artworks in France to call for action to protect food supplies from further damage to the climate.

In January, two members of the group were arrested after throwing soup at the Mona Lisa before shouting climate slogans at the gathered crowd at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

They sprayed the 16th-century masterpiece by Leonardo Da Vinci with pumpkin soup as they demanded the right to 'healthy and sustainable food'.

The group have taken responsibility for the demonstration on their own website in, what they call, 'Wave 1' of their action.

In February, the group disrupted the European Bioethics Forum, a debate in Strasbourg, France, by walking on stage and demanding action for their cause.

A few days later, they hurled soup at Claude Monet's 'Le Printemps' (Spring) inside the Museum of Fine Arts in Lyon, France.

The 1872 painting was protected by glass, but still underwent a close inspection and restoration, the museum said after the incident.

The following month, Riposte Alimentaire disrupted the Saut Hermes 2024, an annual horse jumping show in Paris, with members infiltrating the arena to hold a protest banner.

Last month, the group threw orange powder over the floor of the Palace of Versailles' famous Hall of Mirrors building and chanted their calls for establishing social security for sustainable food in the country.

They are advocating for a monthly vital food card loaded with 150 Euros for all citizens to purchase democratically approved products, saying that there is a 'widening gap between the privileged few and the majority struggling to make ends meet'.

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An NBA Star’s Remark Becomes a Minnesota Rallying Cry

Minnesota Timberwolves fans have picked up on a phrase uttered by their star, and are hardly put off by its mild vulgarity.

By Victor Mather

Dearest Times readers:

The following article contains a three-letter word beginning with an A that is considered vulgar. We would avoid the term, but it doesn’t seem possible. Profoundest apologies in advance.

OK, deep breath:

“Bring ya ass.”

In the last day or so, basketball fans and the people of the Minneapolis-St. Paul area in general have been saying it. That includes the city’s basketball star, who launched it, the local tourism council, and many fans gleeful about a great victory.

It started with the win: In a do-or-die Game 7, the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied from 20 points down to defeat the defending champion Denver Nuggets, 98-90.

Afterward, the winning team’s star, Anthony Edwards, was interviewed by the TV commentator and the former N.B.A. great Charles Barkley.

“I have not been to Minnesota in maybe 20 years,” Barkley said. Edwards interrupted him: “Bring your —” and so on.

The impromptu remark, with a more informal pronunciation and spelling of “you,” suddenly became a meme and then something more.

Minnesotans began asking Gov. Tim Walz to make it the state’s tourism slogan. He responded on social media with the eyes emoji, apparently implying a willingness to look at the idea.

Doubt it? Well, the state tourism board, with or without gubernatorial approval, went ahead and posted the phrase in large letters on its home page , though it did demurely render the offending word as “A**.”

Photoshop virtuosos got to work adding the phrase to the state seal and various area landmarks. Fans suggested the line was the epitome of memorable Minnesota sports sayings, though there was still strong support for a 2005 utterance by Randy Moss of the Vikings who, when asked how he would pay a $10,000 fine, replied, “straight cash, homie.”

On the postgame broadcast, Barkley asked Edwards for a list of good restaurants, and some Minnesotans began recommending places people could bring their, uh, posterior regions for the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks beginning Wednesday in Minneapolis.

Few seem to be wringing their hands over the proliferation of the three-letter word.

Minnesota sports fans may have other things on their minds. The region could use a winner. Since coming to town in 1989, the Timberwolves have only once before made a conference final, and they lost that one to the Los Angeles Lakers in a heartbreaking Game 6.

The baseball Twins last won it all in 1991. The Vikings have never won a Super Bowl, and the Wild and their predecessors, the North Stars, have never won a Stanley Cup. The Lynx of the WNBA have been the major trophy winners in recent times, taking four titles in the 2010s.

Minneapolis-St. Paul is not the first region to embrace a silly slogan, or one to annoy grammar scolds. New Orleans Saints fans are fond of saying “Who dat?” The 1973 Mets celebrated an unlikely run with the inspirational slogan “Ya gotta believe” (they lost in the World Series). The 2008 Phillies asked “Why can’t us?” (they did win).

Mississippi State took a snide insult for their hometown of Starkville and embraced it, dubbing the city “Stark Vegas.”

With athletes, city leaders and, for all we know, maybe ministers and even English teachers, proclaiming Minnesota’s new slogan throughout the Twin Cities, another blow has been landed against the efforts of blue stockings to regulate public discourse and purge the language of naughty words.

Before you accuse Edwards, born and raised in Atlanta, of being a mercenary devoted to the Twin Cities because he is paid there, consider his words to Vanity Fair earlier this year.

New York and Los Angeles are “cool,” he said. “But they ain’t better than Minnesota.”

Victor Mather , who has been a reporter and editor at The Times for 25 years, covers sports and breaking news. More about Victor Mather

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